51 16 000 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Mirror On Left Or Right Front Door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove inner corner trim

NOTE: On version with speaker, corner trim can remain hanging over door trim panel.

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

Secure mirror against falling down.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fold seal (2) to one side slightly and release screws (3).

Tightening torque, see 51 16 1AZ in 51 16 MIRRORS, FINISHER, ASHTRAYS, CONSOLES .

Installation:

Rubber grommet for plug connection (1) must be correctly seated on door.

Seal (2) must be correctly seated on door trim panel and door.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection With Screws

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Remove mirror (1) outwards.

Installation:

Check function.

Fig 2: Removing Mirror

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Installation:

Seals (1 and 2) at the rear-view mirror (3) must not be omitted or damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Seals On Mirror

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