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How to Replace the Outer Door Handle on a BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E91, E90, E92 - Years 2005-2013
Part: Handle

This guide provides the necessary instructions to remove and replace the outer door handle on a BMW 3 Series. First, open the front door and start removing the door panel; to do this, remove all the mounting screws found on the sides and under the various covers, as shown in the video. Once the panel is removed, raise the window completely by hand, loosening the bracket screw; then, remove the side screw of the handle, taking off the rectangular piece first and then the handle itself, applying the reverse procedure for reassembly!

Updated on 23 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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