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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove mirror glass, see 51 16 026 Replacing mirror glass for rear-view mirror (on front door) .

NOTE: Housing (2) is secured without play by four multitooth catches (1) on retaining ring (3).
Secure housing on exterior mirror (2) against falling out.

Unlock multitooth catches (1) with a screwdriver.

Unclip housing (2) forwards from retaining ring (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Housing, Retaining Ring And Multitooth Catches

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Installation:

Multitooth catches (1) and guide (2) on housing (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Multitooth Catches, Guide And Housing

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Installation:

Locators (1) on retaining plate (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Locators And Retaining Plate

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