Door handle seal removal and replacement

[shogun]

That will be the ultimate version for those who still do not know how to remove the door handles, especially BigKriss :p
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/304688

[stilljester]

That will be the ultimate version for those who still do not know how to remove the door handles, especially BigKriss :p
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/304688

Thanks - On the "to do" list

[John B.]

One tool that I found comes in handy for this job is either a heat gun or hair dryer. I just finished changing these & found that the front door clips did not want to slide back with the new gaskets on. After struggling with it for awhile I tried heating the handle to get the rubber to compress abit. I found that warming them up until they are just hot to the touch did the trick & the clip would then slide back fully. The clip on the back door slid back without heating the cover but the handle was making contact with the cover & sticking. After heating the cover the rubber compressed & the cover sat low enough that the handle no longer hit it.

[mattyb]

thanks erik. we were just talking about this yesterday with wingman

[shogun]

That is funny. A guy in Japan sends me this email:
Dear Mr.Erich XXXXX,

Hello, I got your e-mail from Keneth
who sells BMW parts.
I need one set of E32 E34 E36 Door
Rubber gaskets for 4 door car.

Could you tell me the price and
availability.
I am located in Sapporo.

Many thanks in advance,

Hideshi Harry XXXXXXXi
Phone XXX XXXX XXXX

I thought everyone in Japan knows that I am the door gasket authority ;)

Harry, if you read this , you are invited to the E32 club, I know it is more than 1000 km away. but maybe you have a chance to join a meeting.
visit these ' secret clubs'
http://infinitier.ddo.jp/e32/
http://www.e32station.com/e32clubjapan/

[Jehu]

I read everyone say Wire Coat hangers won't work....

They did for me.Just bent the end maybe a half inch at more than 90 degrees actually ended up on some doors banding the end all the way back making a "U" and it was in fact strong enough to pull the slider back in place.Not optimal and the Alan tool/vice grip looks like it;d be better as it did take a few tries but it was sufficient if you're ever stranded somewhere without them and have an uncontrollable urge to change your door handle gaskets.

[BigKriss]

Yes, I will try it soon.