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How to replace the driver side door handle of the BMW 5 Series

Model: BMW Serie 5 F11, F10 - Years 2010-2017
Part: Handle

Today we will explain how to replace the driver side door handle on a BMW 5 Series F10 model. Before proceeding with the handle replacement, we need to remove the inner door panel. To remove the panel, we need to unscrew the screws behind the opening handle cover, remove the plastic cover of the window switch panel, remove the plastic cover on the top of the door, unscrew the side and bottom screws to remove the panel. Disconnect the connector and place the panel on a work surface, remove the screws that secure the handle. Proceed to remove the handle and insert the new one, securing it with the screws. Mount the panel back and test the opening from inside the door, using the handle.

Posted on 2 June 2025 by ScegliAuto

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