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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Exterior Mirror Screws

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Release screw (1).

Remove housing (2) carefully and disconnect plug connection at side repeater (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Exterior Mirror Housing And Screws

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Installation note:

Make sure retaining ring (1) is correctly mounted on side repeater (2) and housing (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Ring, Side Repeater And Housing

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Installation note:

Screw holes (1) must not be damaged.

Replacement:

Feed side repeater (2) out of housing (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Removing Side Repeater

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