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

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks

Release screws (1) on retaining ring (2).

Fig 1: Screws On Retaining Ring

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Starting at bottom, unclip catches (1) all round from retaining ring (2) with special tool 00 9 317 .

Remove retaining ring (2).

Fig 2: Catches And Retaining Ring

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Installation:

Catches (1) must not be damaged.

Locators (2) for multitooth catches must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Catches And Locators

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