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EZDozzit

10-12-2006 04:17 PM

Tailgate Handle Removal

Is it difficult to remove the tailgate handle? I didn't find any threads on it but maybe I wasn't searching correctly. :confused:

Sudesh

10-12-2006 04:49 PM

No it can be removed in mins. There are a couple of torex bolts that hold the handle in place.

nupe10123

10-12-2006 06:01 PM

Just curious - why would you do this?

Quicksilver

10-12-2006 06:10 PM

To answer may comprimise BMW security. FWIW Loose lips sink ships.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nupe10123

Just curious - why would you do this?

EZDozzit

10-12-2006 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sudesh

No it can be removed in mins. There are a couple of torex bolts that hold the handle in place.

Thanks. I haven't looked yet but can you get to the bolts from the outside?

EZDozzit

10-12-2006 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nupe10123

Just curious - why would you do this?

Thinkin of replacing it. :)

Sudesh

10-12-2006 07:19 PM

Yeah bolts are on the outside, just raise the tailgate and you will see them.

EZDozzit

10-12-2006 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sudesh

Yeah bolts are on the outside, just rais the tailgate and you will see them.

Yes, piece of cake. Thanks for the help.:thumbup:

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