51 16 040 Removing and installing/replacing housing on left or right door mirror

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Mirror Glass

NOTE: Housing (2) is secured without play by four multitooth catches (1) on retaining ring (3).

Secure housing on door mirror (2) against falling out.

Unlock multitooth catches (1) with a screwdriver.

Unclip housing (2) forwards from retaining ring (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Housing, Multitooth Catches, Retaining Ring And Removal Direction

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Installation:

Multitooth catches (1) and guide (2) on housing (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Catches, Guide And Housing

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Installation:

Locators (1) on retaining plate (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Locators And Retaining Plate

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