51 16 000 Removing and installing/replacing mirror on left or right front door

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Partially undo sound insulation in front area but do not remove. Refer to 51 48 ... Removing and installing/replacing acoustic insulation on left or right front door .

Lift cable (1) out of holders (3) and (4).

Fig 1: Lifting Cable Out Of Holders

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Undo cable tie (5).

Feed out cable (1) after releasing mirror.

Installation:

Lay cable (1) in front of reinforcement (2).

Turn mirror (1) through approx. 90° towards front until screws (2) are accessible.

Fig 2: Removing Mirror

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Loosen screws (2).

Remove mirror (1) and feed out cable.

Installation:

Tightening torque, 51 16 1AZ. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Carry out function check.

Replacement only:

Detach liner (1) and feed out cable (2).

Fig 3: Detaching Liner

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