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

Turn mirror in direction of arrow in order to expose front retaining screws.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque, refer to 51 16 3AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 1: Locating Front Mounting Screws
G03306608Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Turn mirror in direction of arrow in order to expose rear retaining screw.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque, refer to 51 16 3AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Mounting Screws
G03306609Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disconnect plug connection (1) from door mirror.

Remove door mirror.

Installation: 

Seal (2) must not be damaged, replace if necessary.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connector From Door Mirror
G03306610Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Remove mirror glass. Refer to 51 16 026 REPLACING MIRROR GLASS .

Remove drive unit for door mirror. Refer to 67 13 001 REPLACING DRIVE UNIT FOR ELECTRICAL OPERATED LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR MIRROR .

Remove housing on door mirror. Refer to 51 16 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HOUSING ON LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR MIRROR .

Fig 4: Removing Mirror Cover And Mirror Seal
G03306611Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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