Once again thanks for taking the time to show the right way to do this repair that pops up one too many times each cold snap.
Why is it that something as simple as a door latch is over engineered then produced in pot metal when a simple increase in materials at the critical stress points would make the part a true "Life Time" part? Gee maybe the next generation X5 got the redesign. Oh well ours look better.

TIP: Don't for get to buff out all the paint scratches under the handle and in the pocket of the handle itself while it is off. Wax wax and more wax!

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2005 X5 4.8IS
The Blue ones are always FASTER....

Current Garage:
2005 X5 4.8is
2002 M5 TiSilver
2003 525iT
1998 528i
Former Garage Stable Highlights
2004 325XiT Sport
1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green
1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green