How To Remove BMW E46 Door Panel?

This topic is a continuation of one that was started when I was installing the system and asked how to remove door cards.

the door card

With a very thin screwdriver, raise the Airbag badge from one side to remove it:

The cap will then need to be removed using the pull release and lower rear holder. Use a very small screwdriver once more to press in on the left side of the cap; if it doesn’t pop up, try to leverage it out while being extremely careful not to harm the region surrounding the cap.

Use your screwdriver to pry the handle trim away from the door card at the bottom of the trim:

Two screws are located at the top and bottom of the handle; remove the trim to reveal them.

The door card is now secured by clips; to remove the clips, simply gently remove the door card from the handle and lower storage box.

Ensure that any clips left in the door after removing the door card are taken out and replaced.

Your door should appear as follows:

How can a sticky door handle be fixed?

Applying some lubricant, such as WD40, could help free the seized components if the door handle itself is frozen. You’ll need new door knobs if it remains stuck after greasing.