Removal Procedure
- Remove the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (CARGO DOORS) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (E54) .
- Use a soft-faced scraper, if needed, in order to peel the water deflector away from the door. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the control rod from the outside handle.
- Remove the outside handle nuts.
- Remove the outside handle.