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Replacing the Interior Door Handle on a BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 F31, F30 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Handle

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Today's steps will show you how to remove and replace the interior door handle on the front door of a BMW 3 Series. First, open the front or rear door and start removing the door panel by unscrewing all the fastening screws and disconnecting the electrical connectors found at the back.

Then, pry off the plastic cover of the handle to remove it, unscrewing the screws located on the back to take out and replace the entire handle, as shown in the video. Now, reassemble all the handle components and finally the door panel!


Updated on 26 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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