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Remove the Door Panel of a BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 F30, F31 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Door trim panel

Remove the door panel of a BMW 3 Series (left rear side). Disconnect the battery terminals located in the engine compartment. Using a screwdriver, remove the screws in the handle area (after removing the plastic cover), remove the remaining screws from the door panel, and detach the retaining clips. Finally, pull off the panel and disconnect it from the door (unplug the power wiring and the release cable). Perform the desired maintenance inside the door and then reinstall a new panel or the original one.

Updated on 7 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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