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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (CARGO DOORS)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (E54)  .
  2. Use a soft-faced scraper, if needed, in order to peel the water deflector away from the door. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the lamp harness from the license plate housing (2).
  4. Remove the bolts (1) from the housing.
  5. Remove the door handle. Refer to HANDLE REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR OUTSIDE .
  6. Remove the housing from the door (2).
    Fig 1: Removing Housing Bolts
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