How do I remove door panels on 1993 e34?

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wmjsplace - 18 May 2005 03:36 GMT

I am getting ready to rehab our 1993 525 (M50 motor) and need som
assistance so I can speed up the process.

I will be removing the interior, rear door panels to replace the windo
motors and regulators.

What is the best method for removing the door panels without breakin
any retaining clips or such?

I am posting other questions since I have one week to replace the hood
grille, front left fender, windshield washer reservoir, valve cove
gasket, ashtray frame, rear window motors and regulators, driver's sea
belt receiver, rear right door seal, and wheels.

Thanks,

---Wal

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wmjsplac

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Don - 18 May 2005 22:00 GMT

> I will be removing the interior, rear door panels to replace the window
> motors and regulators.
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>
> ---Walt

It's actually almost impossible to remove the interior door panels
without breaking some of the plastic clips - especially as the car gets
older. Go to BMW before removing it and buy spares - quite a few
actually. They're cheap.

Then - (from memory - haven't owned an E34 in about 8 years now) - there
is a plastic push in cover on the armrest. Remove cover, there is a
screw behind it. Remove the screw. Remove the screw behind the little
handle you open the door with, and pull this out. It isn't necessary to
disconnect it, but it's also not hard to disconnect. NOTE where and how
the cable attaches since you have to get it back that way.

Use a flat putty knife and work around the bottom and side of the panel
- pulling it out so the clips release.

Once all the clips are out - grab the armrest and push the panel upwards
so the window molding releases.

Rinstallation is the reverse..

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SharkmanBMW - 19 May 2005 08:37 GMT

go to ... http://www.bimmer.info/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10
it is a e34 forum, they have all the answers!
also for do it yourself repairs... http://www.bmwe34.net/
thank me later, these are the 2 best links out there!

> I am getting ready to rehab our 1993 525 (M50 motor) and need some
> assistance so I can speed up the process.
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>
> ---Walt

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