51 16 000 Removing and installing mirror on left or right front door

Remove door trim panel, refer to 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Cut through cable connector, remove connector (1) from window regulator module and remove connector (2) (finger-jam protection).

Fig 1: Removing Connector From Window Regulator Module

Installation:

Note cable routing.

Route mirror wire (1) under finger-jam protection wire (2) in recess in door trim (3).

Fig 2: Routing Mirror Wire Under Finger-Jam Protection Wire

Raise finisher (1) (finger-jam protection) slightly and unfasten screws. Press inner (2) and outer (3) gasket to one side and unfasten screw. Pull mirror wire and grommet (4) right out and remove mirror (5).

Fig 3: Identifying Finisher (1), Inner And Outer (2)(3) Gasket, Mirror Wire And Grommet (4) And Mirror (5)

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 16 1AZ BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 740I & 740iL - E38 .

Carry out operational check.