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

Mirror with automatic dip action:

Tilt mirror forward. Unclip retaining clips and remove cover.

Fig 1: Unclipping Retaining Clips And Removing Cover

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Mirror with automatic dip action:

Fold mirror forward again as far as possible.

Unfasten screws and remove "housing glasses".

Installation:

Check function.

Fig 2: Unfastening Screws And Removing "Housing Glasses"

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Mirror without automatic dip action:

Tilt mirror forward. Unclip retaining clips and remove cover.

Fig 3: Unclipping Retaining Clips And Removing Cover

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