How to remove interior door handle ?

[snkpkp]

is there a factory direction to remove the interior door handles front and rear? My door handles are worn out on the side with probably nail scratch and just ordered the handles. do I need to open the whole door trim?

[TheKingSim0n]

I cannot tell you 100% for specifically changing the door handles but i do no to open the doors interior side there are 2 sorta hidden screws. One of them is hidden behind a small cap under the doors handle and the other one is behind the interior trip cap, you need to sorta pop it out with a screw driver and then your going to see the screw.

Sorry if i couldn't be much of assistance....

good luck! =)

[ika]

to change doo handle,l you haev to remove door panel.
Try search to find "how to remove door panel".
There is 3 screws: under wood-titanium trim (remove carefully), under airbag clip and above a pocket. than pullout a panel with flat screwdrive, begin from buttom

[snkpkp]

Originally Posted by ika

to change doo handle,l you haev to remove door panel.
Try search to find "how to remove door panel".
There is 3 screws: under wood-titanium trim (remove carefully), under airbag clip and above a pocket. than pullout a panel with flat screwdrive, begin from buttom

thank you so much

[Mozzie]

snkpkp, can you please advise part no.s for door handles as both my driver and passenger handles are very scratched from previous owner and I would also like to replace. Please post how you went so I can learn too

[ARTRIGA]

Originally Posted by Mozzie

snkpkp, can you please advise part no.s for door handles as both my driver and passenger handles are very scratched from previous owner and I would also like to replace. Please post how you went so I can learn too

You guys aren't talking about the long silver top covers for door pullers are you? Those pop right off without taking the whole car appart. I recently repainted mine without buyng new ones and they look great.

[Mozzie]

Hi Artriga, the part on mine that is scratched is the black handle the top cover attaches too. It has a "rubber" feel to the paint and that has scratched off due to rings etc.

[ARTRIGA]

Originally Posted by Mozzie

Hi Artriga, the part on mine that is scratched is the black handle the top cover attaches too. It has a "rubber" feel to the paint and that has scratched off due to rings etc.

I see, well those you do have to take door panel off. Or... mine were schrached to the point that the rubbery layer was nearly gone, so I rubbed what was left of it off with a strong cleaner and my own elbow greese.
Now they are all shiny and black.

[snkpkp]

Originally Posted by Mozzie

Hi Artriga, the part on mine that is scratched is the black handle the top cover attaches too. It has a "rubber" feel to the paint and that has scratched off due to rings etc.

DOOR HANDLE FRONT LEFT BMW PART # 51418265077*
DOOR HANDLE FRONT RIGHT BMW PART # 51418265078
DOOR HANDLE REAR LEFT BMW PART # 51428265173
DOOR HANDLE REAR RIGHT BMW PART # 51428265174

pls note these part numbers are for Black interior !

[Mozzie]

Thanks snkpkp!! Good luck with the install.