I signed up for this site to fix my sister's 2004 X5...specifically, the cable (#5) that goes to the door operating rod (#4) has broken loose from the door carrier (#15).

The specific area that is broke is the support connection to #5, not at the end that connects to #4, but the next connection up from the far right of #5. It connects to #15, but has broken off from #15. Driver's side.


I wanted to ask on the forum if the door carrier (#15) is what needs to be replaced...probably along with #5. I had used zipties to secure it to the door - which worked for a few days. Had to use console to unlock, then the inner door handle would open the door. Forgot to take a picture where #5 is attached to #15 and where it broke.

Console lock/unlock works as does key fob.

I am now an expert at taking off/re-installing the door panel, 15-20 minutes.