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

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove mirror glass, see 51 16 026 Replacing mirror glass

NOTE: Retaining ring (1) and housing (2) are engaged against each other in area (A).

Fig 1: Retaining Ring And Housing

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Release catch (1) and carefully snap housing (2) forwards out of retaining ring (3).

If necessary, use special tool 00 9 317 as an aid.

Fig 2: Catch And Snap Housing

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Installation:

Catches (1 to 3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Catches

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