How to remove and install Door Latch Assembly, Door Lock Cylinder and Interior Door Handle on BMW 328i?

To remove the inside door handle, begin by pulling off the inside door trim panel, undoing the interior handle lever, let go of the cable and take off the handle. When removing a front door latch assembly, you will have to remove a window regulator assembly; unplug wiring harnesses, release cables and release rods then loosen and remove the latch. The removal of front door exterior handle involves taking out lock cylinder (if necessary), rear cover and finally disengaging it from attachment. To take away the front door lock cylinder entails accessing then removing a single retaining bolt before pulling it out. In backdoor, start by removing inner trim panel and watershield, unplugging latch wiring, opening rod and opening cable in that order before removing latch assembly. To get rid of rear outer handle on a backdoor remove rear cover as well as pull it outwards while ensuring that latch lever is kept properly positioned. On installation however; you reverse these steps making sure components are properly sealed and secured; check functioning of the latch prior to closing door.

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BMW 328i Left System Latch
Part Number: 51217229461
$220.49 MSRP: $283.59
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: System Latch, Left; Lock, Lock Actuator, Lock Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 51-21-7-318-409
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2016 BMW 328i | Coupe N51 Engine(E92), Coupe N52 Engine(E92), N20 Engine(F30), N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N20 Engine(F30), Sedan N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N51 Engine(E90), Sedan N52 Engine(E90), Wagon(E91), Wagon(F31)
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BMW 328i Right System Latch
Part Number: 51217229458
$220.49 MSRP: $283.59
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: System Latch, Right; Lock, Lock Actuator, Lock Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 51-21-7-276-668, 51-21-7-318-416
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2016 BMW 328i | Coupe N51 Engine(E92), Coupe N52 Engine(E92), N20 Engine(F30), N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N20 Engine(F30), Sedan N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N51 Engine(E90), Sedan N52 Engine(E90), Wagon(E91), Wagon(F31)
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BMW 328i Left System Latch
Part Number: 51217202143
$220.49 MSRP: $283.59
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: System Latch, Left; Lock, Lock Actuator, Lock Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 51-21-7-229-455, 51-21-7-318-421, 51-21-7-229-463, 51-21-7-283-629, 51-21-7-036-167, 51-21-7-059-967, 51-21-7-154-621, 51-21-7-154-619, 51-21-7-283-627, 51-21-7-318-419, 51-21-7-167-071, 51-21-7-167-065
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2015 BMW 328i | Convertible N51 Engine(E93), Convertible N52 Engine(E93), Coupe N51 Engine(E92), Coupe N52 Engine(E92), N20 Engine(F30), N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N20 Engine(F30), Sedan N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N51 Engine(E90), Sedan N52 Engine(E90), Wagon(E91), Wagon(F31)
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BMW 328i Right System Latch
Part Number: 51227229460
$220.49 MSRP: $283.59
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: System Latch, Right; Lock, Lock Actuator, Lock Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 51-22-7-276-674, 51-22-7-318-414
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2016 BMW 328i | N20 Engine(F30), N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N20 Engine(F30), Sedan N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N51 Engine(E90), Sedan N52 Engine(E90), Wagon(E91), Wagon(F31)
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BMW 328i Right System Latch
Part Number: 51217202146
$220.49 MSRP: $283.59
You Save: $63.10 (23%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: System Latch, Right; Lock, Lock Actuator, Lock Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 51-21-7-276-682, 51-21-7-167-068, 51-21-7-059-974, 51-21-7-036-170, 51-21-7-167-074, 51-21-7-154-626, 51-21-7-318-424, 51-21-7-154-628, 51-21-4-389-474
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2015 BMW 328i | Convertible N51 Engine(E93), Convertible N52 Engine(E93), Coupe N51 Engine(E92), Coupe N52 Engine(E92), N20 Engine(F30), N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N20 Engine(F30), Sedan N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N51 Engine(E90), Sedan N52 Engine(E90), Wagon(E91), Wagon(F31)
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BMW 328i Left System Latch
Part Number: 51227229459
$220.49 MSRP: $283.59
You Save: $63.10 (23%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: System Latch, Left; Lock, Lock Actuator, Lock Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 51-22-7-276-673, 51-22-7-318-413, 51-21-7-229-467
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2016 BMW 328i | N20 Engine(F30), N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N20 Engine(F30), Sedan N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N51 Engine(E90), Sedan N52 Engine(E90), Wagon(E91), Wagon(F31)
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BMW 328i Left System Latch
Part Number: 51227202147
$220.49 MSRP: $283.59
You Save: $63.10 (23%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: System Latch, Left; Lock, Lock Actuator, Lock Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 51-22-7-154-629, 51-22-7-036-171, 51-22-4-389-475, 51-22-7-167-075, 51-22-7-318-417, 51-22-7-167-069, 51-22-7-276-685, 51-22-7-060-295
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2016 BMW 328i | N20 Engine(F30), N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N20 Engine(F30), Sedan N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N51 Engine(E90), Sedan N52 Engine(E90), Wagon(E91), Wagon(F31)
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BMW 328i Right System Latch
Part Number: 51227202148
$220.49 MSRP: $283.59
You Save: $63.10 (23%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: System Latch, Right; Lock, Lock Actuator, Lock Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 51-22-7-060-296, 51-22-7-276-686, 51-22-4-389-476, 51-22-7-318-418
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2016 BMW 328i | N20 Engine(F30), N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N20 Engine(F30), Sedan N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N51 Engine(E90), Sedan N52 Engine(E90), Wagon(E91), Wagon(F31)
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BMW 328i Left System Latch
Part Number: 51217229455
$220.49 MSRP: $283.59
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: System Latch, Left
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 51217202143
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2013 BMW 328i | Coupe N51 Engine(E92), Coupe N52 Engine(E92)
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BMW 328i Rear Right Door Lock
Part Number: 51228122420
$651.64 MSRP: $852.62
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Door Lock Rear Right; Lock
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 51-22-1-960-842
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1998 BMW 328i | Sedan(E36)
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BMW 328i Rear Left Door Lock
Part Number: 51228122419
$651.64 MSRP: $852.62
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Door Lock Rear Left; Lock
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 51-22-1-960-841, 51-22-1-960-607
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1998 BMW 328i | Sedan(E36)
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BMW 328i Motor Actuator Door Lock, Ight
Part Number: 51227011310
$188.32 MSRP: $216.03
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Door Lock With Motor Actuator, Right; Lock, Lock Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2000 BMW 328i | Sedan(E46)
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BMW 328i Motor Actuator Door Lock, Left
Part Number: 51227011309
$188.32 MSRP: $216.03
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Door Lock With Motor Actuator, Left; Lock, Lock Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2000 BMW 328i | Sedan(E46)

BMW 328i Door Latch Assembly

The function of the BMW 328i Door Latch Assembly is to hold each of the doors tightly shut, yet allow them to open instantaneously when the driver decides to, providing safety and day-to-day convenience. Early 328i sedans applied a primarily manually triggered Door Latch Assembly that allowed each door to lock independently and applied a simple lever to clamp the latch ring inside the body so that it would not be easily vibrated or impacted. As the model line developed, BMW added centrally controlled locking, so one button activates all the Door Latch Assembly simultaneously. Later trims also had automatic locking, which engages the mechanism as soon as the car begins to move. Despite those upgrades, the heart of every BMW system remains the same, a robust catch plate and claw that catch together until either a handle pull or electrical pulse releases the Door Latch Assembly. That consistency means the 328i Door Latch Assembly looks the same as it has throughout the generations. Because each style follows that basic approach, drivers of any 328i enjoy the same reassuring click that lets them know their doors are secure and ready for the road's wide-open vista and is a testament to BMW's dedication to straightforward, reliable engineering.

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BMW 328i Door Latch Assembly Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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How to remove and install Door Latch Assembly, Door Lock Cylinder and Interior Door Handle on BMW 328i?
Posted by Norm H.
A:
To remove the inside door handle, begin by pulling off the inside door trim panel, undoing the interior handle lever, let go of the cable and take off the handle. When removing a front door latch assembly, you will have to remove a Window Regulator assembly; unplug wiring harnesses, release cables and release rods then loosen and remove the latch. The removal of front door exterior handle involves taking out lock cylinder (if necessary), rear cover and finally disengaging it from attachment. To take away the front door lock cylinder entails accessing then removing a single retaining bolt before pulling it out. In backdoor, start by removing inner trim panel and watershield, unplugging latch wiring, opening rod and opening cable in that order before removing latch assembly. To get rid of rear outer handle on a backdoor remove rear cover as well as pull it outwards while ensuring that latch lever is kept properly positioned. On installation however; you reverse these steps making sure components are properly sealed and secured; check functioning of the latch prior to closing door.
Answered by BMW Parts Specialist Adrian / Oct 13, 2025

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