In this tech article i will go over the steps involved in removing the rear door panel on your e53 x5.
How to remove retaining clip bmw door handle.
Using a plastic prying tool gently pry out the decorative trim panel green arrow.
It has always been a wide c clip that goes through the slots in the outer body of the cylinder.
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If you have to remove the vapor barrier have vapor barrier sealant on hand.
This is what is strange as i ve taken many cars apart and i ve never seen that bmw branded washer type retaining clip.
Remove the screw holding the handle if you look behind you will see 2 rods.
Looking at the pic it seems that you would pry off the plastic lever and turn the cylinder to extract it.
I suggest having extra door panel clips on hand before removing the panels as the clips can often break when removing.
We have a huge range of bmw trim clips and fasteners.
We are a wholesale trim clip supplier but everything is available to buy in small or large pack sizes.
You ll find everything from m3 bumper clips to x5 door card fasteners.
If you can t find the fasteners you need let us know and we might be able to source them.
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Be very careful when removing the vapor barrier.