51 16 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Mirror On Left Or Right Front Door (Coupe)

Remove front door trim panel, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL (COUPE, CONVERTIBLE) .

Removing Trim From Triangular Mirror Section: 

Removal of trim (1):

• Unclip top clip (2) towards inside.
• Slide trim (1) towards top a little.
• Remove trim (1) towards inside.
  Fig 2: Removing Triangular Mirror Section Trim

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Installation: 

1. Clip (1) and guide (2) of trim (4) must not be damaged.
2. If necessary, fit spacer buffer (3).
   Fig 3: Installing Spacer Buffer

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Removing Mirror: 

Unfasten plug connection (1).

Remove cable (2) from holder.

Press rubber grommet (3) outwards.

Release screws (4) and feed out mirror (5) with cable.

Installation: 

1. Tightening Torque, refer to 51 16 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .
2. Replacement only:
3. Because of the thread-cutting screws, the tightening torque increases by 2 N.m. when the mirror is new, refer to 51 16 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .

Installation: 

1. Fit mirror base (2) with sound insulation (1).

Check function.