Outside Door Handle Removal and Installation

* The illustrations show handle removal with the trim panel installed. Removal requires two special BMW tools and some experience. Otherwise, it is recommended to remove the door trim panel.

REMOVAL

1. Remove the cap at the end of the door.

* The cap consists of two parts. First remove the middle part with a screwdriver, then the outer part.

2. Through the mounting hole, insert tool BMW-513202 and lift the safety bar (1) of the retaining plate (2) above the safety tab (3).

3. Insert tool BMW-513201 into the hole of the retaining plate (2) and press the plate forward while holding the safety bar (1) raised.

4. Remove tool BMW-513202.

* Removal without special tools

PROCEDURE

1. Remove the door trim panel.
2. Make a hook from 2 mm diameter wire. Bend the end at a right angle, x = 5 mm.

3. Insert the hook in place of tool 513201 through the mounting hole in the end of the door into the eye of the retaining plate.
4. Push the retaining plate with the hook fully forward.
5. Lift the bar (1) of the retaining plate (2) with a screwdriver under the retaining tab. In this position, move the retaining plate with the hook (3) forward so that the cutouts in the retaining plate release the outside door handle. The accompanying illustration shows the position of the retaining plate with the outside handle removed. 3 - hook engaged in the eye of the retaining plate.

6. Pivot the handle downward and pull it out at a downward angle.

INSTALLATION

1. Place the outside door handle in position and press it in.
2. Pull the retaining plate (2) back with tool BMW-513202 or the hook so that the safety plate engages.

3. Press the outside door handle and check its operation.
4. Reinstall the trim panel if it was removed.
5. Install the cap on the end of the door. First engage the outer part, then press in the middle part.