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

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2010 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X3, 2007 BMW X3, and 2006 BMW X3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Release catches (1) and remove retaining ring (2) towards rear.

Fig 1: Catches And Retaining Ring

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Catches (1 and 2) must not be damaged.

Retaining ring catches on door mirror
Retaining ring catches on housing

Fig 2: Catches

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.