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Instructions for Removing Door Handle

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

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To remove the internal opening handle from the door panel, you need to take off the panel itself (you can search for a tutorial video on how to remove the door panel in the DIY auto section): once the panel is removed and the cable is disconnected from the lever, you can access the screws securing the speaker located right at the handle's position; at this point, using a screwdriver to pry at the front tip of the trim grille, you can detach it while also pulling away the handle connected to it.


Updated on 13 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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