How to remove door pull piece??

CrazyOneToo · #1 10-25-2013, 02:25 PM

First shot is my 2002 X5 door pull that has alot of paint issues.
How do I remove that part ....hopefully without removing the door panel?? I want to sand and repaint them all.

Also is there a DIY page for dash wood trim removal? Mine has a very light colored wood that disgusts me. LoL
I want to trade it for some dark wood or just paint it.

Lastly what is this in the back seat area? It has a sliding door on it but I see nothing inside it.

X5SND · #2 10-25-2013, 02:37 PM

You need to pull the door panel to get that piece off. There's plenty of info on how the trim and panels come off floating around (I'm too lazy to dig it up right now)!

CrazyOneToo · #3 10-26-2013, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by X5SND

You need to pull the door panel to get that piece off. There's plenty of info on how the trim and panels come off floating around (I'm too lazy to dig it up right now)!

OK I'll check them out.

davintosh · #4 10-25-2013, 04:10 PM

Pulling the door panel off isn't difficult. I've done it often enough in a year of ownership that it only takes a couple of minutes.

puddinboo · #5 10-25-2013, 06:11 PM

Removing X5 Door Panel, Replacing Window Regulator - YouTube
you can just slide it back and hang up clothes with a coat hanger

CrazyOneToo · #6 10-26-2013, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by puddinboo

Removing X5 Door Panel, Replacing Window Regulator - YouTube
you can just slide it back and hang up clothes with a coat hanger

Kewl. I have taken my E46 panels off before and that wasn't to bad. The airbag scares me tho.

davintosh · #7 10-26-2013, 08:06 AM

You shouldn't have to mess with the airbag for what you're doing. If you do have to get at something behind the airbag, just handle it gently and have some wire handy to hang it somewhere out of the way when it's unbolted.

X5SND · #8 10-26-2013, 11:21 AM

A trim piece removal set is something you may want to consider. Although not necessary, it makes life easier....and theyre relatively inexpensive. Chances are, being an X5 owner, this won't be the last time youll find yourself removing the door panel! Lol.

Just a word of caution, the clip/light tube for the door handle light is easily broken when removing the door panel...so be aware of that, and try not to pull the door panel more than a few inches away until the light is unplugged. Pretty sure the guides have all this info though....

Lastly, you definitely do not need to worry about the airbag as removing it is not relevant unless you need access to the internals of the door structure (window regulator, door carrier etc.)

Edit: the paint "issue" you're seeing is actually the rubbery coating coming off the pull. I'd recommend just replacing it, not painting it. Since this isn't you're first bimmer rodeo, I'm sure you already know you can use realoem to identify the appropriate part numbers!

CrazyOneToo · #9 10-26-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by X5SND

A trim piece removal set is something you may want to consider. Although not necessary, it makes life easier....and theyre relatively inexpensive. Chances are, being an X5 owner, this won't be the last time youll find yourself removing the door panel! Lol.

Just a word of caution, the clip/light tube for the door handle light is easily broken when removing the door panel...so be aware of that, and try not to pull the door panel more than a few inches away until the light is unplugged. Pretty sure the guides have all this info though....

Lastly, you definitely do not need to worry about the airbag as removing it is not relevant unless you need access to the internals of the door structure (window regulator, door carrier etc.)

Edit: the paint "issue" you're seeing is actually the rubbery coating coming off the pull. I'd recommend just replacing it, not painting it. Since this isn't you're first bimmer rodeo, I'm sure you already know you can use realoem to identify the appropriate part numbers!

Yeah I bought one of those kits before. Came in handy several times.
Just thought this may be different with a different year and body style. I'll be sure and watch for the light wires.
I have some of the Plasti Dip paint already. The part that has the screwed up paint is about $50 and since mine isnt broken
I will most likely just paint them all or rub the paint off and go standard base silver-ish color.
I'll look for a removal guide here.
Thanks for all the info!!!

CrazyOneToo · #10 10-26-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by davintosh

You shouldn't have to mess with the airbag for what you're doing. If you do have to get at something behind the airbag, just handle it gently and have some wire handy to hang it somewhere out of the way when it's unbolted.

OK great. I avoid dealing with them if possible.