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How to disassemble the front door panel of the BMW 1 Series

Model: BMW Serie 1 E81, E82, MK 1, E87 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Door trim panel

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The following steps will allow us to disassemble and remove the front door panel of the BMW 1 Series. First, we open the front door of the car and start by removing the plastic cover of the handle; then we unscrew the fixing screws located inside the handle, levering on the sides of the panel to detach and remove it (disconnecting the electrical connector of the window button and the handle cable), as shown in the video.

This way we will have access to the internal components of the door; all that's left is to reassemble the inner lining!


Posted on 17 July 2025 by ScegliAuto


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