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BMW Door diagram for 2002tii, 1602, 2002, 1600-2

The exterior door handle base is the mounting component that secures the outer door handle to the vehicle’s door structure. It provides a stable foundation for the handle mechanism, ensuring smooth operation when opening or closing the door. Typically made from durable plastic or metal, the base is engineered to withstand repeated use, weather exposure, and the stress of daily operation while maintaining proper door alignment and functionality.

• Loose or wobbly door handle – caused by a cracked or weakened base.
• Door handle not operating smoothly – due to misalignment or damaged mounting points.
• Visible cracks or broken sections – compromising the handle’s stability and security.

About Genuine BMW

The original parts used by BMW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine BMW” brand. When ordering a Genuine BMW part you are guaranteed to get the same part that you would pick up from your local dealerships part department. Genuine BMW parts have been built to BMW’s stringent standards and are the same quality of the original parts used to build your Ultimate Driving Machine.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your BMW are not necessarily manufactured by BMW. No cause for concern, as BMW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for BMW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine BMW parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a BMW logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.