51 16 045 Removing and installing/replacing retaining ring on left or right door mirror

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Special tools required:

64 1 020

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove housing on door mirror
Remove drive for electrically adjustable door mirror . See 67 13 001 REPLACING DRIVE UNIT FOR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR MIRROR .

NOTE: Version with door mirror light:
Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove complete retaining ring on door mirror (3) from carrier (4).

Installation:

Version with door mirror light:

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 1: Removing Complete Retaining Ring On Door Mirror From Carrier

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Unclip retaining ring on door mirror (1) with special tool 64 1 020 all round and remove from retaining plate (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Ring On Door Mirror

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