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

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove mirror glass. Refer to 51 16 026 REPLACING MIRROR GLASS .

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

Unlock multitooth catches (1) with a screwdriver.

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

Fig 1: View Of Mirror Housing

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Locating Multitooth Catches And Guide

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Fixtures On Retaining Plate

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