BMW F40 G20 G30 Outside Door Handle Grab Front Rear Left N/S Carbonschwarz - 416

BMW F40 G20 G30 Exterior Door Handle Front Rear Left Black is an original body part from the Door Handles group, designed for installation on the left side in the front or rear door area. The dark shade of Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 allows for a seamless match with the factory BMW body paint, facilitating an aesthetic and technically correct repair after a collision or replacement of a worn part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9491457-CAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9491457
• Substitutable numbers: 9491457, 51219491457
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Rear, Left
• Color: Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and BMW Body Fitment

The handle is designed as an exterior component for installation on the left door, both in the front and rear axis. This placement on the vehicle allows the part to be used in various body configurations within the BMW series, while maintaining the factory mounting geometry and proper operation of the door opening mechanism.

The Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 paint shade is characteristic of many BMW equipment configurations, which reduces the need for additional painting in case of repairs performed in the same color code. This allows the handle to integrate well with the side body line, maintaining visual consistency with other body panels.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

As a component from the Door Handles category, the product is responsible for transferring the force from the driver's or passenger's hand to the lock mechanism, ensuring proper door opening and closing. The construction designed for the exterior body area is prepared for typical operational loads, such as temperature changes, humidity, or contact with automotive chemicals.

The placement on the vehicle covering the front and rear on the left side allows for flexible use of the handle in the repair process – both when replacing the part on the driver's door and the rear door on the same side. By maintaining the original shape and mounting points, precise fitting with the door panel and decorative trims is possible.

Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 Color and Visual Aspects

The finish in Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416 is a dark, metallic paint that complements the styling of modern BMW models. The metallic structure of the coating improves light reflection, which helps minimize optical differences between the handle and adjacent body elements in the same paint code.

Choosing a handle in the correct color is important not only for aesthetic reasons but also for practical ones – it reduces the time needed for part preparation and painting, which speeds up the body repair process after mechanical or operational damage.

Repair Extension and Additional Information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door access area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as exterior grips, covers, or additional door opening mechanism components, check the available parts in the BMW Door Handles category.

When planning more extensive bodywork and painting, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips on selecting used body parts – a detailed discussion of this topic can be found in the article Body and Chassis – Collision Repairs Using Used Parts, which describes, among other things, repair procedures, selection of used OEM components, and typical assembly errors.