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51 16 040 Replacing Housing On Left Or Right Door Mirror (M3)

Remove drive for electrically adjustable door mirror. Refer to 67 13 005 REPLACING DRIVE UNIT FOR ELECTRICAL .

Release screws (1) and remove housing support plate (2).

Installation: 

Tightening torque, refer to 51 16 9AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .

Fig 1: Locating Housing Support Plate
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Installation: 

Threads (1) of housing support plate (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Threads In Housing Support Plate
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Release screw (1).

Feed housing (2) out of carrier plate (3) and remove.

Installation: 

Tightening torque, refer to 51 16 9AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .

Fig 3: Locating Carrier Plate
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Installation: 

Threads (1) and guide (2) on housing (3) must not be damaged.

Check function.

Fig 4: View Of Threads And Guides On Housing
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