Removal and installation door trim (BMW 3 Series E30)

Removal

Unscrew the door lock button "Z".

Move the "B" cover back and pull it out.

Use a screwdriver to pry up the armrest cover "A" and unscrew the screw located underneath it.

Loosen the "X" screws of the armrest. Pull the armrest forward and release.



On vehicles with an electric outside mirror: pull out the mirror control button, pry up the switch with a small screwdriver and pull it out, disconnect the switch connector.



On vehicles with a window lift: remove the cover from the handle.





Press the stopper (arrow) with a screwdriver or unscrew the screw.



Pull the trim away from the door in the area of the clamps and remove it upwards. As a rule, the window opening seal is also removed together.



If there is film, carefully pull it out of the door cutout.

Installation

Carefully stick the film onto the door cutout.

Note: The film should not be damaged, otherwise there will be drafts in the cabin. Small tears can be sealed with adhesive tape.

Check that all clips are present on the door trim. Replace damaged clips.

Secure the door shaft seal to the trim with clamps.

Insert the trim into the door from above, first pressing it against the door shaft from the front and then from the back, and aligning it slightly with the door.

Press the trim against the door at the clamping points.

Tighten the "Z" button of the door lock.

Place the "B" pad on the back and push it into the slot.

Insert the armrests from below into the shelf in the door and move them forward, while the armrest should simultaneously enter the slot from above.



Screw a screw into the armrest from above and install the cover.



On vehicles with an electric outside mirror, connect the connector to the switch. Insert the switch into the armrest. Put on the mirror control button. The button can only be installed in one position.



On vehicles with a manual window lift mechanism, place the handle with the washer so that when the window is closed, the handle points forward.

Secure the handle with a stopper or screw. Put the cover on the handle.

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