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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove RETAINING RING ON EXTERIOR MIRROR .
Remove PROTECTIVE CAP ON EXTERIOR MIRROR .
Remove MIRROR ADJUSTMENT DRIVE .

Release screws (1).

If necessary, disconnect the connector (3) from the Top View camera.

Installation note:

Ensure latch mechanism (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Removing Latch Mechanism, Connector And Screws

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Carefully loosen screw holes (1) from exterior mirror (2).

Feed out housing (3) downward.

Fig 2: Identifying Exterior Mirror, Housing And Screw Holes

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Catches (1) and screw holes (2) on housing (3) must not be damaged.

For replacement with Top View camera version

Move TOP VIEW CAMERA .

Fig 3: Identifying Catches, Screw Holes And Housing
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