51 22 225 Removing and installing/replacing inside door handle of rear left or right door

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Version With Lighting For Door Handle:

CAUTION: Do not damage light guide (2) when removing door handle (1).

Fig 1: Locating Light Guide

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Slacken nut (1).

Fig 2: Slackening Nut On Door Handle

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Guides (3) on door handle (2) must not be damaged.

Move screw (4) slightly into guide of door handle during removal.

Twist inside door handle (1) inwards/upwards out of door trim panel (2).

Fig 3: Twisting Inside Door Handle Upwards/Inwards Out Of Panel

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Mount in door handle (2) for screw (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: View Of Mount In Door Handle For Screw

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.