51 16 045 Removing and installing or replacing retaining ring on left or right exterior mirror

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove housing on exterior mirror, see 51 16 040 Removing and installing/replacing housing on left or right exterior mirror .

Release bolts (1).

Feed out retaining ring (2).

Installation: 

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Ring And Bolts

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