Does anyone know which part I need? - Rear passenger door handle

[Rob5]

Hi all.

The rear n/s door handle has snapped off and when I took the door card off I found this:



Is this fixable myself as a basic DIY'er and anyone know which part I need. It looks like a job for someone with very small hands if it is doable!

Thanks

Rob

[Ubatoid]

Yep. You need a door handle carrier. Instruction here http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/https://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7

and part herehttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-X5-E53-Door-Handle-Carrier-Rear-Passenger-Side-Inner-Left-N-S-LH-/190800728077?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AX5&hash=item2c6c9c100d

[Rob5]

Thats great Ubatoid, thanks very much. Great how-to write up as well.

The part has been ordered and I'll give it a go this weekend.

Thanks again!

[Ubatoid]

Good luck. The only slight difference from the guide when doing a rear door is you also need to remove the door catch assembly, otherwise you can't get the handle carrier past it. This is fixed by 3 or 4  torx screws on the shut panel. Also make sure everything is sitting just right before re-installing the small M5 bolt. It can be a cow to line up.