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How to Remove Chrome Trim from Your Car Door

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Body

The following guide shows how to remove chrome inserts from your car door easily and quickly. For this operation, use a thick screwdriver, taking care not to scratch the body. Slowly move the screwdriver from where you started and gently pull out the chrome insert. Continue this operation until you completely remove the chrome. After removing the piece, clean the surface to remove any residues that may have accumulated during the removal process.

Updated on 10 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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