51 16 045 Removing And Installing/Replacing Retaining Ring On Left Or Right Door Mirror

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove housing on door mirror  . See 51 16 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HOUSING ON LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR MIRROR .

Release screws (1).

Feed out retaining ring (2).

Installation: 

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Retaining Ring

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