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Removing the Door Panel on BMW X3

Model: BMW X3 MK 1, E83 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Door trim panel

Remove the door panel from the BMW X3. Take off the plastic covers above the panel. Remove all the screw covers and the internal handle cover. Unscrew the screws located in the handle. Unscrew the remaining screws on the door panel and detach the retaining clips. Pull the panel away with your hands and disconnect it from the door (unplug the power wiring and the release cable). Perform the desired maintenance inside the door. Install the cover panel back onto the car door. Screw in the retaining screws and all the covers.

Updated on 19 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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