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    Default Replacing door seal gaskets

    I received 4 in the mail from malaysia and I don't know how to stick the screwdriver in to take the handles off. I've seen links that Shogun has posted to Japanese sites to remove it that looks easy. But I don't want to hit the panel work inside or much up the lock mechanism. I'm trying pretty hard with a screwdriver pushing against it to remove it but it won't budge.

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    there is a little lever, you can see it with a flashlight. Hold the handle so it doesnt drop to the ground.
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    cool. I didn't use a flash light actually, I was going in blind. Thanks for the quick reply Alex.

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    what's the problem?
    You are talking about japanese instructions which you do not like???
    I think you are still having in your brain the japanese girl, for which I have to translate your lover letters

    How about this in English
    http://www.bmw4life.com/doorHandle.htm

    Instead of a screwdriver use a normal wrench, much easier and less damage.

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    its the other way thats a bit harder.I made a little wire hook to pull them back,but i need to reposition the handle slightly as the handle hits the surround and sticks up sometimes
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    Yeah thanks for the bmw4life link - I didn't unhook the metal bit with a screwdriver.


    I've only tried the left hand side (passenger side) so far.

    Quote Originally Posted by shogun
    what's the problem?
    You are talking about japanese instructions which you do not like???
    I think you are still having in your brain the japanese girl, for which I have to translate your lover letters

    How about this in English
    http://www.bmw4life.com/doorHandle.htm

    Instead of a screwdriver use a normal wrench, much easier and less damage.

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