The interior door panel has to be removed to access components behind it. Such as, door speaker, side airbag, window regulator, door latch and door mirror. In this tech article, I will go over the steps involved in removing the door panel on your E90. I suggest having extra door panel clips on hand before removing, as they can break when removing. If you have to remove the vapor/moisture barrier, have vapor barrier sealant on hand. Be very careful when removing the vapor barrier, it tears easily and if it is reinstalled with a tear, an interior water leak can develop.
There are a few differences in removing the driver and passenger door panels. The first few steps will highlight the differences. The remaining steps are the same.
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Time: 1 hours
Tab: $200
Tools: Plastic prying tool, Door panel clip tool :www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/cata..., flathead & Phillips screwdriver :www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/cata...
Applicable Models: BMW E90 3-Series (2006-11) :www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...
Parts Required: Moisture barrier, Moisture barrier seal, Door panel clips :www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...
Hot Tip: Have door panel trim clips on hand in case they break when removing
Performance Gain: Access to items behind door panel
Complementary Modification: Replace vapor/moisture barrier