51 16 000 Removing and installing or replacing mirror on left or right front door

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Special tools required:

00 9 325

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove BLIND COVER OR TWEETER COVER

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Tweeter Cover Screws

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Partially unclip door trim panel (1) in the area of the rearview mirror with special tool 00 9 325 .

Secure door trim panel (1) with suitable tool (2).

Partially loosen door window frame cover (3).

Fig 2: Securing Door Trim Panel Using Tool

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IMPORTANT: Secure mirror against falling off.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2) and remove rearview mirror from outside.

Tightening torque 51 16 1AZ .

Installation note:

Due to self-tapping screws, the tightening torque of the new rearview mirror increases by 2 Nm.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear View Mirror Plug Connection And Screws

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Installation note:

The sound insulation (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Carry out function check

Fig 4: Identifying Sound Insulation

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Replacement

MODIFY mirror glass
Modify PROTECTIVE CAP ON EXTERIOR MIRROR
If necessary, convert RETAINING RING ON EXTERIOR MIRROR