1997 BMW 535i Door Panel

Tiny
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  • 1997 BMW 535I
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 110,000 MILES
How do I remove the door panel to change the lock actuator? I see only a few screws, but I am not sure if the panel just pops off or if there are hidden screws. Any help I get is great. Thanks in advance.
Sunday, January 18th, 2009 AT 11:41 AM

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Tiny
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Look behind the wood trim, you can pry it off, and of course, be gentle. If this is a USA car then there is one behind the plastic plug that has "SRS" embossed in it, remove that one too. The screws in the door handle that I am going to guess you have already seen. Then starting at the bottom, insert a plastic wedge tool in between the panel and the door and "pop" the clips loose. Some of them may break or already be broken, be prepared. Then when the panel clips are loose, lift up on the panel and when it is loose from the center support, carefully disconnect the door release cable and other attachments. Removal of the vapor barrier is done by cutting the mastic, be very careful as it must be reused. During reassembly, place the black plastic block that you will have removed from the door, in the panel with the correct orientation before attempting reassembly.
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Sunday, January 18th, 2009 AT 12:39 PM

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