TTCR-II for BMW X5 X6 Door Handle Outer Cover, Genuine Leather Door Handle Outer Bracket Right Front/ Right Rear Passenger Side Door Armrest Trim for BMW X5 E70 2007-2013 and X6 E71/E72 2008-2014

Almost every X5 either has a problem with sticky door handles, or has had the door handles replaced (or has wrapped the sticky handles with tape, or paper towels, etc). This handle is super easy to install, youll need a couple of small torx bits (one is a T20 I think, the other is really small, like a T5 maybe). You basically separate the outer part of this door pull/handle, using a slim flat screwdriver (carefully), you just pry the outer handle away from the inner handle (the sticky gooey one youre replacing) and youll see the 3 (yes, 3) torx screws holding it to the door. There are 2 larger ones (the ~T20s), one at each end, they do most of the holding, and then one small (~T5?) torx screw at the bottom/lower end. Remove all of these, install the new handle using existing screws, snap/click the outer handle back on and enjoy a cool refreshment of your choice, paid for with the $$$ you save over those wasteful, less intelligent people who run to the BMW dealer and pay probably $200 for this simple job!!! :)

The fit and finish of this trim part is excellent. This particular part isn’t the easiest to replace as taking off the old one requires basically breaking the old one to remove. In other words, once it’s clicked into place, it’s there to stay (until you’re willing to break the next one). This is only an issue if you don’t get all the control buttons (particularly the 4 point mirror adjustment rocker) seated absolutely correctly before snapping into place. That isn’t an issue caused by this part - just a BMW design obstacle. You’ll definitely need a set of plastic auto trim pry-tools as well.

All you need is a 20 and 15 torx screwdriver