Outside rear view mirror, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Pry Lever 80-200

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Lever 80-200

Assembly overview

Fig 2: Outside Rear View Mirror Remove/Install Components

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1 - Mirror housing

May be removed from door without removing entire rearview mirror → Outside rear view mirror housing, removing and installing .

2 - Adjusting motor

Removal → Outside rear view mirror adjusting motor, removing and installing

3 - Mirror adjusting unit

Before replacing, window frame must be removed → Window frame and window regulator, removing and installing .
Before removing, remove rearview mirror from door
To remove, pry off mirror lens, disconnect electrical harness connectors for mirror heater, remove phillips-head screws - 6 - and remove mirror adjusting unit from mirror housing - 1 -.

4 - Mirror lens

Use special tool Lever 80-200 to unclip.
Protect mirror housing against damage using textile tape above and below.
Press mirror lens first downward, then upward.
To install mirror lens into guide pins and friction finger, insert into friction spring and press on.

Apply pressure only on center of glass, wear protective gloves while doing so.

5 - Front door

6 - Electrical harness connector

7 - Combination bolt

12 Nm

8 - Seal

Ensure correct seating when installing.

9 - Mirror base