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

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Remove speaker in window frame of front door, refer to 65 13 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKER (ON WINDOW FRAME, LEFT OR RIGHT) .

Unfasten cable clip (1).

Pull off adhesive tape (2) and expose wire (3).

Fig 1: Removing Side-View Mirror (1 Of 2)

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Lever out cover (1) and release screw underneath.

Pull cover (3) to one side.

Release screw (5) and detach mirror (4) with cable (2).

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Removing Side-View Mirror (2 Of 2)

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Installation:

Install mirror base with seal (1) and sound insulation (2).

Carry out function check.

Fig 3: Installing Side-View Mirror

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