51 16 040 Replacing left or right outside mirror housing

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open door window.

Turn door mirror (1) upwards and release screw (2).

Unclip cover (3) and remove.

Installation:

Tightening torque, see 51 16 9AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Turning Door Mirror Upwards And Releasing Screw

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Installation:

Catches (1) of cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Installing Catches Of Cover

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Release screws (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque, see 51 16 9AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Releasing Screws

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Removing housing:

Lever out catches (1).
Lever out from mirror base (2).
Feed out from carrier plate (3) and remove.

Fig 4: Levering Out Catches
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Installation:

Following parts on housing (4) must not be damaged or missing:

Carry out function check.

Fig 5: Locating Thread (1) , Catches (2) And Guide (3) On Housing (4)

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