67 13 001 Replacing Drive Unit For Electrically Operated Left Or Right Door Mirror

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove mirror glass for mirror. Refer to 51 16 026 REPLACING MIRROR GLASS (Coupe) and/or 51 16 026 REPLACING MIRROR GLASS (Convertible).

Release screw (1).

Remove drive for electrically operated door mirror (2) in direction of arrow from mirror housing (3).

Fig 1: Removing Drive For Electrically Operated Door Mirror

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Installation:

Fit drive for electrically operated door mirror (1) so that pin housing (2) engages exactly in plug housing (3) and locators (4) slide into guides (5).

Fig 2: Identifying Electrically Operated Door Mirror, Pin Housing, Plug Housing & Locators

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