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51 16 000 Removing and installing/replacing mirror on left or right front door

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect from control unit (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Plug Connections
G05503587Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Press cover (1) to one side.

Press rubber grommet (2) outwards.

Release screws (3) and feed out mirror (4) with cable.

Installation: 

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 51 16 MIRRORS, FINISHERS, ASHTRAYS, CONSOLES

Replacement only: 

Due to the thread-tapping screws, the tightening torque of the new mirror is increased by 2 Nm.

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 51 16 MIRRORS, FINISHERS, ASHTRAYS, CONSOLES

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Plug Connections
G05503588Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Following parts of mirror must not be damaged or missing:

Carry out function check.