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Removing Front Door Panel

Model: BMW Serie 3 E36 - Years 1990-2001
Part: Door trim panel

The inner door panel is secured with Torx screws and plastic fasteners that snap into place. First, remove the square plastic cap on the panel (next to the side airbag container) and unscrew the first fastening screw with a Torx screwdriver size T20 (it is recommended to use a magnetic tip screwdriver to facilitate screw removal). Locate the other two caps positioned just behind the handle of the inner door, remove them, and unscrew the other two Torx screws. Disconnect the plastic frame of the opening handle by pulling it forward. At this point, using a plastic lever, disengage the plastic fasteners of the panel, located both at the bottom and the sides: you can then slide the panel out from the window seal while disconnecting the connectors for the speakers. If the connection element of the panel to the window seal is loose and/or damaged, detach it from the seal and reattach it to the panel before reinstalling.

Updated on 2 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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