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Replacing the External Handle on a BMW 1 Series

Model: BMW Serie 1 E81, E82, MK 1, E87 - Years 2004-2013
Part: Handle

Open the door and remove the round cover under which lies the bolt securing the handle: unscrew it. At this point, you can pull out the lock cylinder by gently shaking it and pulling it outward. Next, use a small flat screwdriver to move the lever that secures the handle and remove it, as demonstrated in the video. Reverse the process to refit the handle by simply pushing it back in place and then refitting the lock cylinder by screwing in the rear securing bolt. As you can see, this is a very simple task that anyone can do.

Updated on 13 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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