Removal, installation, disassembling of exterior mirror - ra88001400905x(0905)

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A. Mirror glass, B. Complete mirror, C. Housing, D. Drive (glass adjustment), E. Drive (housing adjustment); Model 140

Mirror glass.
Complete exterior mirror.
Housing (cover, trim panel, frame, cap).
Drive (mirror adjustment).
Drive (housing adjustment).

Mirror glass

Fig 1: Identifying Mirror Glass

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Mirror glass (Fig 1)	press off with plastic wedge and disconnect plug for mirror heater.
Reinstall	in opposite order.

Installation note

The mirror glass can only be installed when the drive tappets for the electric drive are retracted and aligned for acceptance of the mirror glass (Fig 1).

Complete exterior mirror

Fig 2: Identifying Complete Exterior Mirror

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Cover (Fig 2)	press off with plastic wedge and remove vapor barrier.
Electric plug (Fig 2)	disconnect, unscrew screws and remove exterior mirror.
Reinstall	in opposite order.

Housing (cover, trim panel, frame, cap)

Fig 3: Identifying Mirror Housing

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COVER

Exterior mirror (Fig 3)	push slightly toward rear and pull off cover.
Reinstall	in opposite order.

TRIM PANEL

Cover	removed (exterior mirror in driving position).
Tab	unclip with screwdriver (Fig 3) and pull off trim panel.
Reinstall	in opposite order.

FRAME

Cover, trim panel (Fig 3 and Fig 3)	removed and outdoor mirror pivoted slightly toward rear.
Frame (Fig 3)	pull off.
Reinstall	in opposite order.

CAP

cover, trim panel, frame (Figs. Fig 3, Fig 3 and Fig 3)	removed.
Complete exterior mirror	removed.
Cap (Fig 3)	unclip and remove over mirror housing.
Reinstall	in opposite order.

Drive (mirror adjustment)

Fig 4: Adjusting Drive Mirror

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Mirror glass with complete exterior mirror	removed.
Electrical plug	disassemble and unscrew screw (Fig 4).
Screw (Fig 4)	loosen.
Exterior mirror (Fig 4)	swivel together and remove drive from housing.
Reinstall	in opposite order.

Drive (housing adjustment)

Fig 5: Adjusting Drive Mirror Housing

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Exterior mirror	removed.
Housing	removed.
Electrical plug	disassemble and pivot exterior mirror together.
Retainer (Fig 5)	press off and pull out shaft.
Screws (Fig 5)	unscrew.
Drive (Fig 5)	remove.
Reinstall	in opposite order.