51 16 041 Removing and installing/replacing cover cap on left or right exterior mirror

Necessary preliminary work:

Removal:

Version up to 04/2014:

NOTE: To facilitate disassembly of protective cap, fold exterior mirror inwards.

Unlock retaining tabs (1) from protective cap.

Pull protective cap off backwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Mirror Retaining Tabs

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Version after 04/2014:

NOTE: To facilitate disassembly of protective cap, fold exterior mirror inwards.

Unlock retaining tabs (1) from protective cap.

Pull protective cap off backwards.

Fig 2: Identifying Mirror Retaining Tabs

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Installation:

Version up to 04/2014:

Mount protective cap and engage into retaining tab (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Mirror Retaining Tabs

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Version after 04/2014:

Mount protective cap and engage into retaining tab (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Mirror Retaining Tabs

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Required follow-up work: