67 13 001 Replacing drive unit for electrically operated left or right door mirror

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove mirror glass for mirror. See 51 16 026 REPLACING MIRROR GLASS FOR REAR-VIEW MIRROR (ON FRONT DOOR)

Release screws (1).

Fold out drive unit for electrically operated door mirror (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Folding Out Drive Unit For Electrically Operated Door Mirror

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove drive unit for electrically operated door mirror (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection For Electrically Operated Door Mirror Drive Unit

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