Be aware of a few things though dont remove torx from door handle behind strip it does not just lift off like it says.
Remove back door panel bmw x5.
This is an e53 x5 2001 2006.
Pick up a pry tool at autozone about 5 bucks to pry the clips out without breaking.
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.
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Remove x5 rear door panel answered by a verified bmw mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
Unclip the door panel at the top using a plastic prying tool green arrow.
There are five clips at the top of the panel.
Lift the panel up and feed it from the lock rod green arrow out of the panel.
In this tech article i will go over the steps involved in removing the rear door panel on your e53 x5.
Removing the front door panel on a bmw.
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X5 door panel removal.
We show you where all the t15 torx screws are located and give other tips to make this.