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

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Partly remove cover (anti-trapping protection) at front from inside of door window frame,

refer to 51 32 160 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER (ANTI-TRAPPING PROTECTION) ON DOOR WINDOW FRAME, LEFT OR RIGHT, INSIDE .

Version with loudspeaker:

Unfasten plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Unfastening Plug Connection (1)

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Release screws (2) and remove speaker (3).

Fig 2: Releasing Screws And Removing Speaker

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Release screws (2) and (4).

Installation:

Tightening Torque, refer to 51 16 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 325I, CI & XI - E46
Check function

Remove rearview mirror (1) and feed out cable (2).