X5 Door Handle Carrier Removal and Replacement DIY

[andrewwynn]

Use impact to loosen the actuator. If stripped somebody probably used hex not torx to attempt removal or greatly over tightened. You can replace with some normal 10.9 bolts v. Torx just make sure the head clears.

We use window anti-frost spray on the door seal whenever it's wet out and transitions from wet to freezing.

Only thing that will prevent the door handle from freezing is the actuator fix from my thread. You might be able to install the teflon pad from the inside without removing on the front door.

It's at least five times easier to remove the DHC on the back with actuator removed so do that even if you have to cut slots in the bolts and use a large flat screwdriver.