Repairing door handles on a BMW X5 2000 thru 2006 BLOG ARTICLE: 'Like' us on Facebook - 'Follow' us on Twitter - 'Subscribe' to us on YouTube - Visit our online store - All of the items shown in these videos are available in our online store at Need additional tech help? Please visit our tech blog for thousands of Tech and DIY BMW and MINI articles at: - Here at Bavarian Autosport, we have found that our BMW X5 owning customers have been contacting Otto about troubles with their outer door handles not working. They note that the handle pulls normally, but the door will not open. The common problem is that the inner handle mechanism breaks and does not transfer the outer pull handle's motions to the latch release cable. The cure is to replace the inner handle mechanism.
We have seen customers' shop quotes for hundreds of dollars to replace the inner handle mechanism. And more than just a few incorrect parts replacement quotes (quotes to replace the incorrect parts). Since one of our purchasers had an X5 with BOTH front door handles inoperative, Otto decided to have a look and see just what the problem was and determine if the replacement is a reasonable DIY task. We found that the inner handle mechanism was indeed the culprit and the repair is no more difficult than the common window regulator replacement. Come on along as we show the steps for replacing the X5 inner door handle mechanism on a 2004 x5 3.0i. All E53 x5 models (00-06) will be as shown in this video.
Note that you may wish to order a few new inner door trim panel securing clips. It is very common that some of the clips will break, or already be broken from a prior door panel removal. We replaced six clips on the door panel shown in this video. Additionally, if you find that the vapor barrier panel is ripped or damaged, this should be replaced to prevent water entry to the cabin. Bavarian Autosport stocks the clips, vapor barrier and the vapor barrier adhesive as well as the handle mechanisms. Parts: Inner door handle mechanism - Left or Right (various PNs) Door trim panel clips - 51 41 8 224 768 Vapor barrier - Left 51 48 8 402 389 or Right 51 48 8 402 390 Vapor barrier adhesive - 08612 Tools: Non-Marring pry tools - various PNs Torx bit set, T10-T50 - 26550 Metric socket and ratchet set - ¼ ' and 3/8' drive, 8mm through 13mm Metric combination wrench set - 8mm through 13mm 4mm long ball-end Allen wrench Various common mechanic's hand tools - Screwdrivers, pliers, pry bars, etc.
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Please visit our tech blog for thousands of Tech and DIY BMW and MINI articles at: — Here at Bavarian Autosport, we have found that our BMW X5 owning customers have been contacting Otto about troubles with their outer door handles not working. They note that the handle pulls normally, but the door will not open. The common problem is that the inner handle mechanism breaks and does not transfer the outer pull handle’s motions to the latch release cable. The cure is to replace the inner handle mechanism.
We have seen customers’ shop quotes for hundreds of dollars to replace the inner handle mechanism and more than just a few incorrect parts replacement quotes (quotes to replace the incorrect parts). Since one of our purchasers had an X5 with BOTH front door handles inoperative, Otto decided to have a look and see just what the problem was and determine if the replacement is a reasonable DIY task. We found that the inner handle mechanism was indeed the culprit and the repair is no more difficult than the common window regulator replacement. Come on along as we show the steps for replacing the X5 inner door handle mechanism on a 2004 x5 3.0i. All E53 x5 models (00-06) will be as shown in this video.
Note that you may wish to order a few new inner door trim panel securing clips. It is very common that some of the clips will break, or already be broken from a prior door panel removal. We replaced six clips on the door panel shown in this video. Additionally, if you find that the vapor barrier panel is ripped or damaged, this should be replaced to prevent water entry to the cabin. Bavarian Autosport stocks the clips, vapor barrier and the vapor barrier adhesive as well as the handle mechanisms.
Parts: Inner door handle mechanism — Left or Right (various PNs) Door trim panel clips – 51 41 8 224 768 Vapor barrier — Left 51 48 8 402 389 or Right 51 48 8 402 390 Vapor barrier adhesive — 08612 Tools: Non-Marring pry tools — various PNs Torx bit set, T10-T50 – 26550 Metric socket and ratchet set — ¼ ” and 3/8″ drive, 8mm through 13mm Metric combination wrench set — 8mm through 13mm 4mm long ball-end Allen wrench Various common mechanic’s hand tools — Screwdrivers, pliers, pry bars, etc. ——– All products noted in this video can be purchased in our online store, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You are also welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or call into our headquarters and speak to our knowledgeable advisors at (800) 535-2002 (Mon.-Thurs. 8AM to 9PM EST, Fri.
8AM to 7PM EST, and Sat. 9AM to 4PM EST). Daniel Kennedy says: Hi Otto — excellent tutorial, as always. I did that job in a few hours on driver’s door and never could have done it without that video! (got my parts from BavAuto). Question: mechanically it’s fine now, but the electric window switches now operate intermittently, and the driver’s door lock won’t operate on the central locking system or key fob. I believe I got all wiring connections buttoned back up properly, tried to be careful.
Many thanks from a loyal B.A. Dmencalade says: This video made it possible for me to successfully complete this diy a few hours ago on my X5!!! Cool Minus a few obstacles, I managed to replace both driver front and passenger front within 3 hours. If only I’d known a few things before hand, I can see me repeating this again within 1.5hrs. Be careful when replacing door handles, don’t force, no force is necessary. The handle will still allow you to open the door if their broken, but it will become annoying after having to find the hole several times.
I’m considering cementing it now. Rather cement it now and replace if and when new mechanism fails again.
Double check alignment of new mechanism ( connect ball socket cable and plastic anchor over it after last, after installing handle parts 1 & 2). Quick sign of misalignment: handle won’t fall into place effortlessly. See all 23 rows on www.sikhnet.com. Last, a T25 torx with extension works in place of #4 allen.
BMW X5 - Exterior Door Handle Not Working Shared Knowledge ' BMW X5 - Outside Door Handles Not Working' 11 February 2014 Summary: most likely cause of exterior door handle failing to open door is failure of door handle carrier as shown above. This is a relatively easy do-it-yourself (DIY) but you need to be cautious of where you procure replacement carriers if not from BMW. Background: BMW X5: model year 2000, 4.4i, 187,000 miles.
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X5 always kept in garage until winter of 2013-14. Very cold spell.