51 16 040 Removing and installing/replacing housing on left or right outside mirror

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Using special tool 00 9 317 , press mirror housing (1) off mirror and at same time bend open retaining hooks (3) with suitable tool.

In so doing, always position special tool 00 9 317 close to retaining hooks.

Fig 1: Pressing Mirror Housing Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation:

Catches (1) on mirror housing (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches On Mirror Housing

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