X5 Passenger door issue

[Chris Jersey]

Hi,

I have a 2003/4 UK X5 and the passenger door is locked shut. Both the interior and exterior door handles won't open the door, there doesn't feel like there is any resistance. The central locking is fine and the windows are no problem. The interior handle unlocks the door on the first pull no problem but both the handles won't open the door after that.

I have seen a few posts on the door actuator issues, but the problem is that because both handles won't open the door I can't see to get the panel off as the dashboard is tight to the door panel and the seat is in the way.

Any advice please.

Chris