How do you remove exterior door handle on 04 BMW x5?

To remove the exterior door handle on a 2004 BMW X5, first, ensure the vehicle is locked and remove the interior door panel to access the handle assembly. You may need to detach the wiring harness and any screws or clips securing the handle. Once everything is disconnected, carefully slide the handle out of its mounting position. Finally, reverse the process to install the new handle.