I think I determined it was at least twice as easy to remove the DLA when the DHC is not in the door. Food for thought. Else I seem to recall riding m turning the DLA 90° vertical got it past the hangup. I'll see if I can find my notes. You do have to release the inter and outer grips from the DHC cable.

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2011 E70 • N55 (me)
2012 E70 • N63 (wife)