How to remove trim on lower tailgate of 12 BMW X5?

Take out inner door handle bezel-1 philips screw. Then remove 2 large screws under inner door handle. The lower light lens can then be removed exposing 2 small philips screws. Remove those and take out light assy and unplug. Use a screwdriver to pry gently on window-lock control switch assy. Remove and unplug. Then gently pry inner door panel off. The inner door handle and cables can be moves by sliding plastic assy back and out. Then you can remove the plastic rainliner exposing the door handle assy. 2 10mm bolts hold it in. Theres also to rods to remove by releasing clips and sliding rods out.

You need a new door lock mechanism.

Door Panels - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

The many different design interiors make it impossible to list each fastener location. The trim panels that must be removed are held in place by screws and clips. These locations vary from model to model. After removal of all the fasteners that you are aware of, if the trim panel is still firmly attached, you probably missed a hidden fastener. If this happens, gently and carefully pry the area looking for the location that doesn't flex. The location that does flex is where you'll find the fastener(s) you missed. Screws and retainers are usually hidden. Handle trim, reflectors, light lenses and other plastic pieces usually cover the main retaining screws. Take great care with the plastic trim panels. Plastic trim panels are usually very hard plastic and extremely easy to crack. The following steps can be used to guide you through the removal and installation of the trim panels, but you may need to alter these steps to your specific needs.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Pull the inside door handle to the open position, unfasten the screw and remove the handle escutcheon.
3. If equipped with manual locks, remove door inside locking rod knob.
4. If equipped with manual windows, insert a suitable window regulator handle removal tool behind the handle. Disengage the retainer, then remove the handle.
5. If equipped with power windows and locks, use a small flat-bladed prytool to carefully pry the switch plate up, then detach the power component electrical connectors.
6. If equipped, remove the screws inserted through door armrest and pull handle assembly into door inner panel or armrest hanger support bracket.
7. Lift the seat belt trim panel up and remove the hidden retaining screws.
8. Remove the outside side view mirror trim plate retaining screw. Lift the panel up to disengage the retaining clip, then remove the trim panel from the door.
9. On styles with courtesy lamps located in the lower area of the trim panel, disconnect the wiring harness at the lamp assembly.
10. If equipped, use a suitable tool to pry the reflector plate from the side of the door panel.Remove bottom trim cover retaining screws, then remove the lower trim cover.
11. Remove any necessary electrical connector CPA clips, then unplug the electrical connectors.
12. On styles with integral armrests, remove the screws inserted through the pull cup into the armrest hanger support.
13. Unfasten the door trim panel retaining screws. The locations of the screws will vary depending upon the year of model of vehicle. The screws are usually hidden, so be sure to look carefully to make sure you don't miss any.After all of the trim panel retaining screws are removed, slide a suitable trim panel removal tool between the door panel and door perimeter to carefully disengage all of the trim panel retaining buttons. Make sure to position the tool close to the fastener, or the trim panel may be damaged.
14. Carefully lift the trim panel away from the door, checking to be sure all of the retaining buttons and screws and electrical connectors are unfastened.
    

To install:


Before installing the door trim panel, check that all trim retainers are securely installed to the panel and are not damaged. Replace damaged retainers as required.

1. Connect electrical components where present.
2. To install the door trim panel, pull door inside handle inward; then position the trim panel to the inner panel, inserting the door handle through the panel hole.
3. Position the trim panel to the door inner panel so that the trim retainers are aligned with the attaching holes in the panel, and tap the retainers into the holes with a clean rubber mallet. Install all previously removed items.
4. Install the remaining door panel components in the reverse order of removal.
5. After installation, connect the negative battery cable, then check for proper attachment and operation of electric components, if so equipped.
   

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When is door open where it is cut from locking the door, there is a plastic cover like a coin big it is.
scoop out and she needed to TORX tool use!!! under the cover is a TORX screw! he holds the handle. Allow the screw, but not removed! and the handle is out !

Inner decor lining it does not must come removed

Hi you did not mention which side of power window and why you want to take it off. but base on my experience, if the window is inoperative the common problem is a faulty window regulator only and not necessary to replace the motor. Regarding how to take it off, you have to take off the door trim moulding, the one close to inner door opening handle. start to take it off from the edge opposite close to handle. then using # 20 Torx bit, remove two screws in there,then take off the side airbag badge to access one screw under that badge. then have a look for other screw around side pocket and remove side clips including the top side using plastic trim remover or plat screw.when all the side clips already loos, pull the trim upward and disconnet all the wire connection, door handle cable. then use a blade to remove carefully the sound insulator. then you can access the motor or regulator. use 10 and 8 mm socket and torx bit no 27 or 30 to dismantle the motor.
I hope it can help you.thanks

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Door Panel

1. Remove the door handles and the locking knob from the inside of the doors.
   

If equipped with screw retained door pull handles, remove the screws through the handle into the door inner panel.

1. If equipped with remote control mirrors, remove the remote mirror escutcheon, then disengage the end of the mirror control cable from the escutcheon.
   

Door lock remote control handle


Removing the clip from inside the door handle

3. If equipped with a switch cover plate in the door armrest, remove the cover plate screws, then disconnect the switches and the cigar lighter (if equipped) from the electrical harness.
4. If equipped with an integral armrest, remove the screws inserted through the pull cup into the armrest hanger support. If equipped with an armrest applied after the door trim installation, remove the armrest-to-inner panel screws.


View of the armrest switch cover plate and remove mirror cable attachment

1. If equipped with two-piece trim panels, disengage the retainer clips from the front and the rear of the upper trim panel, using tool No. BT-7323A, then lift the upper door trim and slide it slightly rearward to disengage it from the door inner panel at the beltline.
   

If equipped with electric switches in the door trim panel, disengage the electrical connectors from the switch assembly.

1. Along the upper edge of the lower trim panel, remove the mounting screws. At the lower edge of the panel, insert tool No. BT-7323A between the inner panel and the trim panel, then disengage the retaining clips from around the outer perimeter. To remove the lower panel, push the panel down and outward to disengage it from the door.
   

If equipped with courtesy lights, disconnect the wiring harness.

1. If equipped with an insulator pad glued to the door inner panel, remove the pad (with a putty knife) by separating it from the inner panel.
   

To install:
If replacing the inner pad to the door inner panel, use 3M General Trim Adhesive No. 8080, glue it to the panel.

1. If removed, glue a new inner pad to the door inner panel.
   

If equipped with courtesy lights, connect the wiring harness.


Exploded view of the window regulator handle


Exploded view of the door trim panel

1. Engage the retaining clips around the edge of the lower trim panel, then install mounting screws.
   

If equipped with electric switches in the door trim panel, engage the electrical connectors to the switch assembly.

1. If equipped with two-piece trim panels, engage the retainer clips to the front and the rear of the upper trim panel.
   
2. If equipped with an integral armrest, install the retaining screws.
   
3. If equipped with a switch cover plate in the door armrest, engage the switches and cigar lighter (if equipped) harness connectors, then install the cover plate and secure using the plate screws.
   
4. If equipped with remote control mirrors, engage the control cable, then install the remote mirror escutcheon.
   

If equipped, install the pull handle screws through the handle into the door inner panel.

1. Install the door handles and the locking knob to the inside of the doors.
   

Exploded view of the 2-piece door trim

1. Remove the door handles and the locking knob from the inside of the doors.
   

If equipped with screw retained door pull handles, remove the screws through the handle into the door inner panel.

1. If equipped with a switch cover plate in the door armrest, remove the cover plate screws, then disconnect the switch
   

from the electrical harness.

1. If equipped with an integral armrest, remove the screws inserted through the pull cup into the armrest hanger support. If equipped with an armrest applied after the door trim installation, remove the armrest-to-inner panel screws.
   
2. If equipped with two-piece trim panels, disengage the retainer clips from the front and the rear of the upper trim panel, using tool No. BT-7323A, then lift the upper door trim and slide it slightly rearward to disengage it from the door inner panel at the beltline.
   

If equipped with electric switches in the door trim panel, disengage the electrical connectors from the switch assembly.

1. Along the upper edge of the lower trim panel, remove the mounting screws. At the lower edge of the panel, insert tool No. BT-7323A between the inner panel and the trim panel, then disengage the retaining clips from around the outer perimeter. To remove the lower panel, push the panel down and outward to disengage it from the door.
   

If equipped with courtesy lights, disconnect the wiring harness.

1. If equipped with an insulator pad glued to the door inner panel, remove the pad (with a putty knife) by separating it from the inner panel.
   

To install:
If replacing the inner pad to the door inner panel, use 3M General Trim Adhesive No. 8080, glue it to the panel.

1. If removed, glue a new inner pad to the door inner panel.
   

If equipped with courtesy lights, connect the wiring harness.

1. Engage the retaining clips around the edge of the lower trim panel, then install mounting screws.
   

If equipped with electric switches in the door trim panel, engage the electrical connectors to the switch assembly.

1. If equipped with two-piece trim panels, engage the retainer clips to the front and the rear of the upper trim panel.
   
2. If equipped with an integral armrest, install the retaining screws.
   
3. If equipped with a switch cover plate in the door armrest, engage the switch harness connector, then install the cover plate and secure using the plate screws.
   

If equipped, install the pull handle screws through the handle into the door inner panel.

1. Install the door handles and the locking knob to the inside of the doors.
   

Tailgate latch, handle and lock

• Open the tailgate.
• Remove the two bolts and detach the door stop.
• Lower the tailgate and remove the tailgate access cover.
• Disconnect the control rods.
• Detach the retaining nuts and remove the handle and lock cylinder assembly from the tailgate.

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Door trim panels

• Disconnect the cable(s) from the negative battery terminal(s).
• On manual window equipped models, pull the window crank cover aside, remove the screw and detach the handle.
• On the front door of power window equipped models Pry up on the retaining clip at the front edge of the armrest and lift the armrest switch control plate out and disconnect the electrical connections,then remove the retaining bolt from the opening.
• Use a small screwdriver to pry off the courtesy light cover for access to the trim panel retaining bolt.
• Carefully pry off the mirror trim panel from above the front edge of the door panel.
• Once all of the bolts are removed, remove the trim panel by gently pullingit up and out .Detach the courtesy light bulb housing from the panel.
• For access to the inner door components, remove the speaker (if it would interfere with watershield removal) and the screws from the trim piece at the lower trailing corner of the door, then carefully peel the watershield from the door.
• Remove the screws securing the latch.
• Working through the large access hole, position the latch as necessary to disconnect the electrical connector and disengage the outside door handle and outside lock cylinder to latch rods and the inside handle-to-Iatch cable.
• Detach the locking rods by unsnapping The remaining outside handle retaining nut can be reached through the access hole in the door frame and the upper striker the portionof the plastic clip engaging the connecting rod, then pulling the rod out of its locating hole.
• Position the latch as necessary to disengage the door lock actuator hook. Detach the cable cover and disconnect the cable from the latch. Remove the latch assembly from the door.

There are 2 torx head screws on the inside trim piece where the door latches (right side) and one on the left and you will need to pry off the cougar logo on the handle and remove the screw. Now remove the two plastic covers off the lower, carpeted area of the inner door trim and remove the screws. I couldn't remove the left one so I ended pulling off with it attached which did not cause any harm for me. the trim then just 'pops' off the sides and bottom then you need to lift it up off clips on the top. Remove the insulating cover, which will probably just rip anyway. You will then see 3 large silver torx head screws which hold the motor on. I had to jostle the motor a very little to loosen it up after the years of being screwed on but it came of very easy. Good Luck!

not hard. did it about five times. torx head screws, you need to pry up the wood trim with something dull like a butter knife to do it to not scratch it. there are screws under the trim and behind the inside handle. the rest are pop off plastic pins

there are 4 torx T-15 screws, one in the rear map pocket, one under the air bag logo plastic clip, one under the wood trim (pry the trim off carefully), and one holding the door handle assembly (also revealed when you remove the wood burl cover). Pick up a pry tool at autozone, about 5 bucks to pry the clips out without breaking