The exterior handle isn t physically connected to the rest of the latch lock mechanism so it just comes off once you remove the two screws actually it ll fall off so hold onto it as you remove the rear most screw.
Bmw exterior door handle removal.
Here is what removal tools i use.
Door handel removal bmw 3 series e92 2011 you just need a t25 you need to be careful not to drop the screw inside the door.
I eventually managed to open the door with a piece of wire as indicated in the photo.
I created the attached document to shed a bit more light on the process to remove and fit the driver s side outside door handle.
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I eventually had to replace the door handle carrier due to braking a part in it while trying to fit the handle again.
You must remove the interior door upholstery panel to access the screw on the front edge of the handle to remove it from the door.
How to remove and replace front exterior door handle on bmw e90 e91 e92 e93 316i 318i 320i 323i 325i 328i 330i 335i 316d 318d 320d 325d 330d 335d 325xi 328xi.
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