BMW X5 Door Handle Carrier Removal and Installation DIY E53

How to remove and install the door handle carrier in an E53 X5 BMW.

This is a common failure item on the X5 model, as the cable stretches and the door handle will cause you trouble when opening the door. Sometimes the door handle will stick out and not sit flush in the closed position.

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[stampatron]

Thanks for this video, perfect instructions, i would never have done this without your guidance. Took me 90 minutes but it rained twice and hailed once, not ideal!

[SOLiDNiTROGENv]

Single best tutorial on the internet. No fuss, says exactly what it needs to.

This is perfect.
I wish you could convince everyone else to work like this. But they alll have opinions and bullshit they have to share before getting to the point.

11/10 points beyond perfect

[guitarman]

I wish everyone giving a tutorial on anything that needs repairing would do it as well as you have. You are succinct, articulate, cautious and definitely know what you are doing. Excellent presentation. If my 2017 X5 gives me any trouble after the Certification ends you will be getting a call! Where do you live and how much do you charge an hour!

[craigh]

5 years later, still helping me out. Thanks mate!

[danicadam]

Its crazy, almost everything that has gone wrong with my recently purchased 2006 x5, you have a video to fix it. My driver side handle broke so I went to get it fixed. Now my passenger handle broke (I feel like my car is cursed) but I will try to fix it myself this time around. Thanks again for these DIY videos. Keep them coming!!

[APPBURY]

Hello and thank you for this tutorial. I followed it to the letter and was able to change out my driver side door handle. Although, it took my several hours to complete 5hr. in fact, My mission to do this DIY was accomplished. No longer do I have to leave my window half open so that I can gain access to the inside door handle. Yay!! Thanks again.

[theawardgoesto]

Just finished repairing my doorhandle, these are the most thorough instructions I have ever seen. Thank you!!! The only difficult parts were positioning the new door latch and securing the ball joint, I had to use pliers to give it a squeeze other than that these were great instructions

[robertbonnewell]

Excellent quality video with no extra meaningless talk! Like how you fast forward through the loosening and tightening of screws.

[waterside]

Hi, Have just completed drivers door internal carrier. Replaced front passenger door handle carrier about 3 years ago. Your instructions are very precise and I followed stage by stage using your video. Only this time I did not disconnect the battery and carefully unscrewed the side Air Bag leaving it connected to it's plug and hung it up from the door using cable ties. I did find as previously having an issue removing the cable ball and the plastic cable bracket locator, also with fitting the new part.
BMW X5 are always a pain to work on, so thanks for your video

[martinamadsen]

Thank's for showing most of the process of this replacement, but for the uninitiated you have omitted to point out some important little details like the need to hold the inside door opening latch in the closed position while attaching the cable to it, I noticed you did that, but apparently it is something a novice might miss, also after the battery has been disconected I believe that some process is needed to get the computer to function properly, that could justify a mentioning. Your "how to" video was very well done as was your explanatory comments. I guess you are so familiar with this job that you may forget some ordinary folk who initially haven't got a clue may need every step illustrated and explained so they can follow the process successfully. Still, 9.5 out of 10, so thank you for sharing.
Stay safe, regards Niels.

[chase]

Replaced driver and passenger door carriers this morning thanks to this video. Perfect tutorial thanks mate 👍

[henrygarcia]

Thanks worked great - Pro tip : unbolt the air bag but do not disconnect. Just hang with a long twist tie from the door lock. Saves you much time and hassle by not digging around the trunk, unplugging battery, and then having to reset all the dash warning light as a result afterwards.

[atelierfat]

Great instruction video man, just happened to my today and I heard some part falling down into the door cavity thinking that's that. So I removed the trim and found small metal pieces there so I knew I won't be fixing this problem. Then I watch your video and ordered new assembly. Thanks brother!

[evilpandasick]

Watched your video 4 times last night. The part arrived today and I knew exactly what to without watching it again. Thanks for the info :)

[MRBCA]

Thanks so much x2. Did this 2 years ago and had to do it again. Greatly appreciate your video as I watched it back then and most recently now. Some parts obviously look deceptively easy so for anyone doing this as a beginner - please reserve lots of time for trouble shooting.

[peterheaton]

Thank you so much for this, I replaced my door carrier yesterday, & these step by step instructions made the job easy

[frankbos]

Hey Bimmer Zeit, like others you have my appreciation. I have swapped out both driver and passenger fronts. Have just done the driver again lol. Your video is easy to follow and get the job done. Great work. Very appreciated.

[SimonPhillipsPhoto]

Great video it helped me out a lot, I have just replaced my rear right door handle that went on my 2003 X5 E53 last week. I did have a bit of hard time removing the internal mechanism but I just unbolted the door latch which really freed up the area. I noticed someone said about leaving the airbag connected but I removed it as those buggers scare me (I did also remove the cars battery). All back together now and working better than before. Thank you for making this video!

[WhatAreWeEating]

Thank you for this video. Mine busted yesterday morning when it was 12F here in VT after a warmer night of sleet. Ordered the carrier immediately off of amazon for $40 with next day shipping (BMW wanted $160 and it would of taken 3-5 days to arrive). For anyone doing this repair in cold weather - the vapor barrier glue gets rock hard when its cold, it takes a lot of motivating. I, sadly, put a couple of little tears in mine but nothing major. A hair dryer or something would of made a world of difference. Thanks again, keep up the videos.

[michaelmansfield-corbett]

Thanks man. You ruined my afternoon but saved my life😂. I owe you one