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

Unfasten cable clip (1).

Pull off adhesive tape (2) and expose wire (3).

Fig 1: Pulling Off Adhesive Tape And Exposing Wire

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Lever out cover (1) and release screw underneath.

Pull cover (3) to one side.

Fig 2: Aligning Cover To One Side

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Release screw (5) and detach mirror (4) with cable (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque, (6 N.m.). Only for new rearview mirror (replacement) for initial screw connection (shaping of thread-cutting screws), (8 N.m.).

Installation:

Install mirror base with seal (1) and sound insulation (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Mirror Base Seal And Sound Insulation

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Carry out function check.