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      10-15-2019, 03:27 PM   #1
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Left side door handle melted

I am in dire need of replacing the side door handle. Found a replacement on amazon but it seems like a pain to install. Have you had this issue? and how much did you get someone to install it for you?
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      12-10-2019, 01:32 PM   #2
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I am in dire need of replacing the side door handle. Found a replacement on amazon but it seems like a pain to install. Have you had this issue? and how much did you get someone to install it for you?
I would imagine an hour for labor. I advise contacting your local automotive upholstery shop.


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      12-22-2019, 02:15 AM   #3
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Not hard, just time consuming. I'd say about 30-45 min. Plenty of videos on how to remove an f10 door panel on YouTube. Just some screws on the back of the panel and the handle comes right off
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I am in dire need of replacing the side door handle. Found a replacement on amazon but it seems like a pain to install. Have you had this issue? and how much did you get someone to install it for you?
I have the same issue myself. I've considered buying the part to fix it but I've got other things on the list that need more attention. Lol
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      07-03-2022, 04:08 PM   #5
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I am in dire need of replacing the side door handle. Found a replacement on amazon but it seems like a pain to install. Have you had this issue? and how much did you get someone to install it for you?
Inside or outside handle?
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      08-14-2022, 10:51 AM   #6
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I recently purchased a replacement and installed in my driveway. You will need a few torx bits, trim tools and some patience. It took about 1 hour being super careful not to break anything (especially the thin accent lighting pieces under door trim). There are plenty of good YouTube videos if your nervous. It's a great DIY.
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Rather than deal with Amazon Chineesium, I bought used OEM on Ebay for the same part.

Good luck.
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