51 16 041 Removing and installing/replacing cover cap on left or right exterior mirror

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Necessary preliminary work

Remove MIRROR GLASS .

Release cover cap (2) at catches (1) using suitable tool (3).

Fig 1: Releasing Cover Cap At Catches Using Suitable Tool

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Secure cover cap (2) against falling off.

Release catch (1) using special tool 00 9 317 and carefully pull cover cap (2) upwards and remove.

Fig 2: Releasing Catch Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation note:

Catches (1) and guides (2) on cover cap (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Cover Cap Catches And Guides

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