51 16 000 Removing and Installing/Replacing Mirror On Left or Right Front Door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Partially lever out cover on door window frame (inside) in front area. See 51 32 160 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HOUSING COVER ON INNER LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR WINDOW FRAME

Release cable tie (1).

Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect from control unit (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (00 9 317)

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Raise seal (1) slightly and release screw (2).

Fig 2: Raising Seal

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Press rubber grommet (2) outwards.

Release screws (3) and feed out mirror (4) with cable.

Installation:

Tightening torque 51 16 1AZ . See 51 16 MIRRORS, FINISHERS, ASHTRAYS, CONSOLES

Connect plug connection (5) with speaker in cover (1).

Replacement:

Due to the thread-tapping screws, the tightening torque of the new mirror is increased by 2 Nm.

Tightening torque 51 16 1AZ . See 51 16 MIRRORS, FINISHERS, ASHTRAYS, CONSOLES

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Grommet

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Installation:

Following parts of mirror must not be damaged or missing:

Seal on mirror base plate
Sound insulation in front door

Check function.