51 16 045 Removing and installing or replacing retaining ring on left or right door mirror

Special tools required:

• 00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove Housing On Door Mirror 
• Remove Drive for electrically adjustable door mirror

Release screws (1) on retaining ring (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Retaining Ring

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Starting at bottom, unclip catches (1) all round from retaining ring (2) with special tool 00 9 317.

Remove retaining ring (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Retaining Ring

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Installation: 

Catches (1) must not be damaged.

Locators (2) for multitooth catches must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches And Locators

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