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51 16 026 Replacing mirror glass

Special tools required: 

WARNING: Injury hazard!
Shift mirror glass with hand carefully and slowly.
If mirror glass is damaged:
Wear protective goggles and cut-proof gloves.
Injury hazard by flaking-off glass splinters.
NOTE: Risk of damage!
Bring vehicle exterior mirror to room temperature to prevent detents from breaking off.
NOTE: Risk of damage!
Secure mirror glass (1) against falling out.

Manually press mirror glass (1) in completely at top.

Unclip the mirror glass (1) with special tool 2 298 505 beginning on the bottom all the way around.

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Unlock all associated plug connections-(2) carefully and disconnect.

Remove the mirror glass (1).

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Installation note: 

Retaining lugs (1) must not be damaged.

Fit the mirror glass (2) with the retaining lugs (1) flush on mirror adjustment drive and clip it into place.

Ensure correct locking.

Make sure mirror adjusting drive functions correctly.

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