With the handle removed its a good time to apply some leather cleaner optional.
How to fix bmw interior door handle.
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Yes i had this problem with my secondhand bmw 523i too from ppsl.
So we thought of writing a blog on this and sharing the pics of recent job done on a bmw x3.
Once all of the plastic weld is removed gently pull out the handle grab a rather messy task.
Reinstall the door pad and clip the outer handle cover in place.
Only changed the ones in front even though the rear door handles are also a bit sticky.
I suspect it is due to the fact that i park my car in an open carpark.
People are not aware that this can be fixed a very reasonable cost so they end up paying exorbitant amount at dealership.
Install the new handle grabs using the supplied screws and washers.
Stitch the leather cover edges start sewing the cover edges you can stitch by every stitch eye or by every second stitch eye.
If you go to dealership they will ask you to replace the handle or the entire door.
Install the cover on the interior door handle make sure that the edges allign with the door handle edges.
In autorounders we have fixed this issue in many cars.
Had to spend a few hundred dollars to replace them.
How to replace sticky inner door pull handles 2012 bmw 328i link to handle replacement on amazon by jaronx.
Its not a very simple job to fix it but it can be done.