Door Button Replacement

Jjoynt · 10-02-2023, 11:03 PM

Has anyone ever replaced this button on the door handle or know the best way to do so? Just got the car, it’s a 2019 with 20k mi so I’m surprised it’s worn so heavily.

Orange fever · 10-03-2023, 01:27 PM

It's not that it's worn down. Be careful with using hand sanitizer, Plastic will come off.. had to replace my start button because of that.

thesubmitter · 10-04-2023, 09:59 AM

very interested in this too, I think mine melted from heat, 2019 model as well with 20k km in Montreal (ain't even hot). I don't use hand sanitizer

Jjoynt · 11-09-2023, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by thesubmitter

very interested in this too, I think mine melted from heat, 2019 model as well with 20k km in Montreal (ain't even hot). I don't use hand sanitizer

I figured it out. At the bottom of the handle (facing the floor) there is a small opening to put trim removal tools in. Once the handle is off it's straightforward to replace with a new button.

SFBayi8 · 12-19-2023, 11:42 PM

Jjoynt where did you source the replacement door button from? I just switched out my 2016 plastic interior trim for the 2019 OEM CF and found the door handles to be the hardest and most stressful install piece by far! Required a lot of force in just the right places to remove and reattach, and the door button in particular is easy to push in but pretty finicky to push out. I ended up breaking one of the little tabs off. Can't tell, but I know its not perfect. Considered getting a replacement, but only one I could find was from GB on ebay. Any advice? Also, any tips for others on how to safely do the install?

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thesubmitter Private First Class 17 Rep 158 Posts Drives: Tesla M3 BMW i8 Acura MDX Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	very interested in this too, I think mine melted from heat, 2019 model as well with 20k km in Montreal (ain't even hot). I don't use hand sanitizer Last edited by thesubmitter; 10-04-2023 at 10:07 AM..
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SFBayi8 Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW i8 2016 Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (0)	Jjoynt where did you source the replacement door button from? I just switched out my 2016 plastic interior trim for the 2019 OEM CF and found the door handles to be the hardest and most stressful install piece by far! Required a lot of force in just the right places to remove and reattach, and the door button in particular is easy to push in but pretty finicky to push out. I ended up breaking one of the little tabs off. Can't tell, but I know its not perfect. Considered getting a replacement, but only one I could find was from GB on ebay. Any advice? Also, any tips for others on how to safely do the install?
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