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Replaced all for £30 now works but Airbag light on!
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi all first post - any tips for getting the door handle off. I have just removed interior panel and foam. I think I can see a broken / parted wire? but the access seems very poor. Cant find anything on youtube. Its a 2000 Boxster S. Thanks

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I've never had that particular door issue but this article might help: Not the door lock assembly part but the steps to access the external door handle. The article before this one has some info too. Porsche Boxster Door Lock Mechanism / Door Handle - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks Steve - I didn't realize that the inside metal comes off (I haven't removed all the foam - only the corner near the lock! )

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Small threaded bar had jumped out of plastic retaining clip because the securing pin behind the handle was rusty. Replaced all for £30 now works but Airbag light on! parts 9 10 11 and 12

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