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    Door lock/handle bracket replacement / repair

    I'm having a hard time finding a way to replace my broken handle bracket (see photo) RealOEM shows it as part of an assembly , which is also NLA.
    I have also found that it is a shared part number with the e34 5 series, which may help me if I need to source from salvage.

    I remember seeing a thread from someone who repaired the bracket, but can't find that thread now. Ideally I would rather replace vs. risk repairing it only to have it break again later.

    Any help is appreciated!


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    Thanks Shogun!
    so if I get a salvage yard assembly, I could get a rebuild kit to get the lock set to match my oem key correct? Or is it easy to reassemble the new bracket with the original lock?

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    the easiest + fastest is to fix the broken bracket http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/561068

    If you want to change more, it is more work,

    You can use the original lock. Go to my website, other diy links, there is the site of Jon Evans, he has pics and a write up for the doorlock
    Last edited by shogun; 09-14-2017 at 02:39 AM.
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    I replaced my original door handle with another since the PO hacked everything up. It's very easy to swap the key lock into a new handle. Also finding the correct handle can be a pain. Make sure you source one just like the one you have and not another version. The e34 has a few different ones depending on the year.

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    and one more door lock bracket fix http://bmwe32.masscom.net/johan/door...k_bracket.html
    51211928767 Lock with code, left , From: 06/01/1986 To: 11/21/2014 ENDED
    Superseded by:
    51218116379 11/01/1989 — 06/08/1993, nonexchangeable retrospectively, 51218116383 1/01/1989 — 01/11/2017, Exchangeable retrospectively
    51218148673 07/01/1991 — 03/28/1996, nonexchangeable retrospectively, 51218148677 07/01/1991 — 03/04/1996, Exchangeable retrospectively
    51218160903 02/01/1994 — 01/11/1996, Exchangeable retrospectively , 51218199749 05/01/1995 — 02/03/2016, Exchangeable retrospectively
    Supersedes: 51211928761 (06/01/1986 — 07/26/1993), Part 51211928767 was found on the following vehicles: 5' E34 03/1987 — 12/1996, 7' E32 10/1985 — 04/1994
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