BMW X5 Series E53 Front Rear Left Grab Handle Cover N/S Stahlgrau Steel Grey

BMW X5 Series E53 Front Rear Left Grab Handle Cover N/S Stahlgrau Steel Grey is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. Finished in the Stahlgrau Metallic - 400 shade, this handle allows for maintaining color consistency of the bodywork and restoring the full functionality of the door opening mechanism in the BMW X5 E53.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7002311-STH
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7002311
• Substitutable numbers: 51217002315 51217002311, 7002315 7002311, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Rear, Left
• Color: Stahlgrau Metallic - 400
• Category: Window Cranks, Grab Handles & Door Pulls

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented handle has been designed for use in the side body area of the BMW X5 E53, intended for installation on the left side, both in the front and rear sections. Consequently, it can be used for repairs of the left doors, particularly the rear left door, in accordance with the product title. Such placement on the vehicle facilitates the selection of the correct component during post-accident repairs or when replacing worn-out door components.

Color and visual fit

The handle is finished in Stahlgrau Metallic - 400, a color characteristic of many BMW X5 E53 units. The metallic paint coating allows for an aesthetic match to the factory body paint, which reduces the need for additional painting during cosmetic repairs. For vehicle owners with this color, it means the ability to maintain a consistent stylistic line and a uniform appearance of the entire door surface.

Technical and functional characteristics

The handle belongs to the Doors and door panels category, responsible for the proper opening and closing of the doors and the comfort of daily vehicle operation. The design intended for installation on the left side of the body works with factory lock mechanisms and linkages, which facilitates integration with the existing door system of the BMW X5 E53. The product has an assigned OEM part number and interchangeable numbers, which allows for precise verification of compatibility with a specific vehicle configuration.

Condition of the component and benefits of using a used part

The handle is offered as a used part, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original build quality characteristic of the BMW brand. Choosing such a solution allows for reducing expenses while maintaining the proper dimensional and visual fit to the vehicle's doors. For many BMW X5 E53 users, this is a practical way to restore full door functionality after mechanical damage or operational wear of the handle.

Application in BMW body repairs

The component will prove useful both for local repairs of individual doors and for broader body and paint work within the side section of the body. Thanks to its original origin and dedicated placement on the vehicle, the handle facilitates maintaining factory gaps, body lines, and handle ergonomics during daily use of the BMW X5 E53.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or complete doors, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

For users interested in a wider range of information about the operation and servicing of vehicles of this brand, an article describing typical faults and repairs of BMW power units may be helpful, available at the link: BMW N47 timing chain – typical failure and repair using original BMW parts.