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How to replace the front door handle of the BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Handle

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Today we will see step by step instructions on how to disassemble and replace the outer handle of the front door of the BMW 3 Series. First, open the front door of the car and start by removing the side plastic cap, then unscrew the internal screw with a hex key (thus removing the handle cover along with the lock cylinder), as shown in the video.

At this point, we proceed to detach and remove the entire handle, replacing it with the new original one; all that's left is to reassemble the lock cylinder to complete the replacement operation!


Posted on 26 August 2025 by ScegliAuto


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