51 16 001 Removing and installing/replacing mirror on left or right front door

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lever out window frame cover (1) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Window Frame Cover

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Front Door Mirror Bracket Screws

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IMPORTANT: Secure mirror against falling off.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screw (2) and remove exterior mirror.

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 Exterior Mirror Plug Connection And Screw

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Installation note:

Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.

Position screw (1) then screws (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Exterior Mirror Screws

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When replacing, swap over the following parts: