E21 door panel removal

Symptoms: problems with the door lock, handle, window mechanism, etc.

Goal: remove and reinstall the door panel without breaking anything.

Performed on: '83 320is

Applies to: All E21 cars: 320i, 320is, 315, 316, 318i, 323i

Disclaimer: I do not assume any responsibility for the correctness of these instructions or their applicability to the specified models. Use at your own risk! Also, use commons sense, don't do stupid things.

Instructions