61 31 255 Replacing switch for door mirror (from 04/2006)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove door trim panel  (See 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL )

Detach adhesive bead (1).

Unclip switch for door mirror (2).

Installation: 

Crashpad (3) must be fitted.

Apply new bead (1) of hot adhesive to switch for door mirror (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Bead, Door Mirror & Crashpad

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