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51 16... Replacing left or right outside mirror housing

Remove mirror glass, refer to 51 16 026 REPLACING MIRROR GLASS .

Mirror with automatic dip action:

Tilt mirror forward. Unclip retaining clips and remove cover.

Fig 1: Unclipping Retaining Clips And Remove Cover
G03153508Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mirror with automatic dip action:

Fold mirror forward again as far as possible.

Unfasten screws and remove "housing glasses".

Installation: 

  1. Check function.
Fig 2: Identifying Screws
G03153509Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mirror without automatic dip action:

Tilt mirror forward. Unclip retaining clips and remove cover.

Fig 3: Unclipping Retaining Clips And Remove Cover
G03153510Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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