2002 BMW X5 R&R door panel drivers side rear

2002 BMW X5
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RACEGAS
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2002 BMW X5 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic

I have those built in vent shields and have to remove my door panel to replace the power window lift motor. I cannot get the door panel off and it seems to be getting stuck where those vent screens are. Is there a trick to getting these off? I dont want to pull and break anything but i need to get the motor replaced as the window is just taped up right now and it has been raining daily. Is there something special i should know about? (I also dont want to damage the side air bag)
May 5, 2009 at 2:17 PM
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The door panel will come off with the vents. It requires that the screws all get pulled and the panel be lifted off the center support, it sometimes requires a bit of force.
May 9, 2009 at 4:38 PM
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JANEK
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Interior problem
2001 BMW X5 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic

I have those built in vent shields and have to remove my door panel to replace the power window lift motor. I cannot get the door panel off and it seems to be getting stuck where those vent screens are. Is there a trick to getting these off? I dont want to pull and break anything but i need to get to replace window regulator. Is there something special i should know about? (I also dont want to damage the side air bag)
Nov 10, 2011 at 7:05 PM
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A post please and we will assist
Oct 26, 2012 at 6:32 AM
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