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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front door trim panel, see 51 41 000 Removing and installing left or right front door trim panel

Press cover (1) and guide rubber (2) to one side.

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Release screws (4).

Tightening torque: 51 16 1AZ, see 51 16 MIRRORS, FINISHERS, ASHTRAYS, CONSOLES

Replacement:

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

Fig 1: Cover, Plug Connection And Guide Rubber

G04788455

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Remove mirror (1) outwards.

Fig 2: Mirror

G04752500

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Installation:

Sound insulation (1) on mirror (2) must not be damaged.

Check function.

Fig 3: Sound Insulation And Mirror

G04788457

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Replacement:

If necessary, convert mirror glass, see 51 16 026 Replacing mirror glass
If necessary, convert housing on door mirror, see 51 16 040 Removing and installing/replacing housing on left or right door mirror
If necessary, convert retaining ring on door mirror, see 51 16 045 Removing and installing/replacing retaining ring on left or right door mirror