1 Series E87 118i (N46T) 5-door
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Removing and installing or replacing door
handle on door trim panel, front left or right
Necessary preliminary tasks:
•
Remove front door trim panel
Important!
Risk of damage!
Only drill down to door trim panel area (4) so as not to
damage the contact surface.
Drill out welding spots (1, 2 and 3) on door trim panel (4) with
8 mm dia. welding spot drill bit.
Remove welding residue from door trim panel (4) and door
handle with a scalpel (for heavy-duty applications) if these
components are to be reused.
Replacement:
Saw off welding pins (1) on door handle (2) down to
measurement (A).
A= 2.0
±
0.5 mm
Installation:
Door handle:
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position in door trim panel (1)
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secure at top, middle and bottom with repair screws (2)
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align until bore (3) is centrally located
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tighten down, starting in middle
Tightening torque 51 41 3AZ
.
Note:
RA Removing and installing or replacing door handle on door trim panel, front left
BMW AG - TIS
21.01.2013 07:19
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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