[erunner2k]

1999 m320, The rear door pull has pull away from the top and I know the burlwood trim on the outside of the pull needs to come off so I can get to the screws under it. How does this trim piece come off? Would appreciate any suggestions replacing this door pull.
Thanks in advance

 

[Witek_M]

At the bottom and has notch to insert plastic wedge or blunt flat tipped screwdriver. It just pops out. If door pull came loose it broke right at screw hole.

 

[erunner2k]

Do you have to remove the door panel to get the pull handle off

I was successful getting the plastic burlwood removed from the pull handle without any scrapes or marks. I was able to remove the two screws and thought the pull handle would just pull out. It didn't and I didn't want to pull too hard until I knew if it did. Anyone done this job that would know?
Thanks In Advance

 

[Witek_M]

Door pull is held to door panel with starlock washers. You will have to remove door panel and brake washers to get it off. I don't see them in parts pictures. Maybe they come with new door pull.

 

[erunner2k]

Thanks Witek M, Got the new door pull and it came without the Starlocks. I was able to get the plastic Burlwood off without any scratches but broke two door clips in removing the door panel. I was very careful and had a tool but I didn't have the touch I guess! The dealer had the right clips but the Starlocks are not available anymore. I had one good Starlock and after some thought I got the ideal to just use a hole clamp, it worked fine. It all went back together and its as good as new.

 

[Wiley430]

What is a "Starlock"?? Any pictures.

 

[43sqd]

What is a "Starlock"?? Any pictures.

Wiley, if you read the thread, Witek (post #4) provided a hyperlink for Starlock; click on it.