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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cover cap from door mirror
Remove trim from door mirror
Remove drive for electrically adjustable door mirror. See 67 13 001 REPLACING DRIVE UNIT FOR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR MIRROR .

Release screws (1) on retaining ring (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Retaining Ring

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Unclip catch (1) and remove retaining ring (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Catch And Retaining Ring

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Installation:

Catch (1) and guide (2) must not be damaged.

Locators (3) for multitooth catches must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Catch, Guide And Locators

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cover cap from door mirror
Remove trim from door mirror
Remove drive for electrically adjustable door mirror. See 67 13 001 REPLACING DRIVE UNIT FOR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR MIRROR .

Release screws (1) on retaining ring (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Retaining Ring

G04752506

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unclip catch (1) and remove retaining ring (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Catch And Retaining Ring

G06180282

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Catch (1) and guide (2) must not be damaged.

Locators (3) for multitooth catches must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Locators, Catch And Guide

G06180283

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.