Removal Procedure
- Remove the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (CARGO DOORS) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (E54) .
- Remove the water deflector away from the door. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the rod that retains the actuator to the lever.
- Remove the actuator wiring connector.
- Remove the rivets that retain the actuator to the door.
Drill out the head of the rivet with a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit.
- Remove the actuator from the door.