I've NFI. Check Shoguns link list on Bimmerboard maybe.Originally Posted by Torque
However u do it like this-
1. Get the gasket/handle/s
2. You need a strong piece of wire with the last 3 to 8mm bit bent 90 degrees (a semi hook)
3. something to clean behind the handles with
4. open each door, pop the little plastic bung on the inside of the door just above the pillar-latch. Through it is a piece of metal that slides back and forth about half an inch.
5. use the hook, push it forward (ie the direction the car drives forwards) when the doors are closed
6. the handle will fall off.
7. clean, repair and replace. If painting your handles, try matt black, its works well if you prepare well, gloss or body colour is very much harder
8. install gasket and handle, now use the hook to pull the latch back towards you to lock the handle in place.
It's that easy, but the latch is confusing at first as you might not think its the bit you have to push/pull.