51 16 040 Removing and installing/replacing housing on left or right door mirror (M5/M6)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear-view mirror on front door .
Remove cover cap from door mirror .

Release screws (1). Tightening torque 51 16 9AZ, see 51 16 MIRRORS, FINISHERS, ASHTRAYS, CONSOLES .

Fig 1: Release Screws (1)

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Remove foam material (1) and release screws (2) underneath. Tightening torque, see 51 16 15AZ in 51 16 MIRRORS, FINISHERS, ASHTRAYS, CONSOLES .

Fig 2: Remove Foam Material (1) And Release Screws (2) Underneath

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IMPORTANT: Make a note of coding of plugs on cable (4).

Disconnect cable (4) from plug. Detach grommet (3) from cable (4). Detach housing (1) from retaining plate (2). Feed cable (4) through retaining plate (2). Remove housing (1) from carrier (5).

Fig 3: Remove Housing (1) From Carrier (5)

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