Rear Right Door Armrest - 2011 528i

The rear right door armrest for the 2011 BMW 528i F10 sedan commonly suffers from leather delamination and cracked mounting tabs after years of passenger use. While BMW lists part 51417272840 for early production models, supersession to 51417325486 consolidated the design across 2011-2016 F10 sedans. Interchange spans all F10 5-Series variants regardless of engine code (N52, N55, N63), though Touring (F11) and GT (F07) models use incompatible door cards with different mounting geometries. Junkyard sourcing requires inspecting the underside mounting clips—three plastic tabs that snap into the door panel—and verifying the leather grain matches your interior trim code. Installation demands complete removal of the door panel using T20 Torx bits and non-marring trim tools; the armrest separates from the panel substrate via hidden screws accessed from the panel rear. Always test the window switch wiring harness retention before final installation, as the rear armrest channel houses the connector for rear window controls.