51 21 795 Disassembling and assembling outside handle for painting

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2005 BMW 745i, 2005 BMW 745Li, 2004 BMW 745i, 2004 BMW 745Li, and 2003 BMW 745i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove outside handle, refer to 51 21 170 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING OUTSIDE HANDLE FROM LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR and 51 22 170 Removing and installing / replacing outside handle on left or right back door

Release screws (1) and remove light module (2).

Fig 1: Removing Light Module

G03290375

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

IMPORTANT: For further tasks, protect optical waveguide connection against damage and contamination (masking/fabric/insulating tape).

Installation:

Seals (2) on light module (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Seals On Light Module

G03290376

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1).

Fig 3: Releasing Clamping Pins

G03290377

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release clamping pins (2 and 5).

Specification with Comfort Access/CA:

Remove cable strap (3).

Note down plug coding of plug (4).

Disconnect cable (4) from plug.

Remove outside handle from handle carrier (1).

Fig 4: Removing Seals From Handle Carrier

G03290378

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove seals (2) from handle carrier (1).

Specification with Comfort Access/CA:

Release screws (1).

Fig 5: Removing Handle Cover From Outside Handle

G03290379

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove handle cover (2) from outside handle (3).