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

Necessary preliminary work:

Removal:

Version up to 04/2014:

NOTE: To facilitate disassembly of retaining ring (2), fold exterior mirror forwards.

Release screws (1) from retaining ring (2).

Carefully pull off retaining ring (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Exterior Mirror Retaining Ring And Screws

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Version after 04/2014:

NOTE: To facilitate disassembly of retaining ring (2), fold exterior mirror forwards.

Release screws (1).

Carefully disassemble retaining ring (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Exterior Mirror Retaining Ring And Screws

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Installation:

Version up to 04/2014:

NOTE: Plastic tab of cover ring must engage in aluminum housing of mirror base.
The housing shells of the exterior mirror must snap together.

Carefully install retaining ring (2).

Tighten screws (1) of retaining ring (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Exterior Mirror Retaining Ring And Screws

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Version after 04/2014:

Carefully mount retaining ring (2).

Tighten down the screws (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Exterior Mirror Retaining Ring And Screws

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Required follow-up work: