Removal Procedure
- Remove the side rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door - 60/40 Right (E24, 40 Door) or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door - 60/40 Right (E24, 60 Door) or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door - 60/40 Left (E26, 40 Door) or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door - 60/40 Left (E26, 60 Door) .
- Disconnect the lock rods (3) from the side rear door latch handle (4).
- Remove the nuts (2) that retain the side rear door latch handle (4) to the side rear door.
- Remove the side rear door latch handle (4) from the door.