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How to Remove the Interior Door Handle (Passenger Side) on a BMW 3 Series

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

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How to remove the interior door handle (passenger side) on a BMW 3 Series? Use a pry tool to remove the plastic covers under the handle, then unscrew the securing screws inside the panel with a screwdriver. Remove the panel (disconnect the clips and the opening cable) from the door: access the door opening handle (at the back of the panel) and remove it from the panel as shown in the video.

Install the new part into the door panel and prepare to reinstall all the previously removed parts. Test the proper operation of the handle before reinstalling the panel.


Updated on 4 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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