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51 16 026 Replacing mirror glass

Special tools required: 

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Move mirror glass with hand carefully and slowly.
If mirror glass is damaged:
Wear protective goggles and cut-proof gloves.
Danger of injury by flaking-off glass splinters.

Attention! 

Risk of damage!

Bring exterior mirror to room temperature to prevent catches from breaking off.

Attention! 

Risk of damage!

Secure mirror glass (1) against falling out.

Press mirror glass (1) at top by hand to full extent.

Unclip the mirror glass (1) with special tool 2 298 505 beginning on the bottom all the way around.

Fig 1: Unclipping Mirror Glass With Special Tool (2 298 505)
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Unlock and disconnect associated plug connections (2).

Remove the mirror glass (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Mirror Glass And Plug Connections
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Installation note: 

Retaining lugs (1) must not be damaged.

Fit the mirror glass (2) with the retaining lugs (1) flush on mirror adjustment drive and clip it into place.

Ensure correct locking.

Make sure mirror adjusting drive functions correctly.

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Lugs And Mirror Glass
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