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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL

Release rubber window seal (2) in area of mirror triangle and fold forwards.

Installation note:

Use suitable phillips screwdriver to correctly position nipples of rubber window seal (2) over bore hole.

Unlock plug connection (1) for rear-view mirror (3) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Window Seal, Rear-View Mirror, And Plug Connection

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Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 1AZ .

Remove rear-view mirror on front door with rubber seal (1) and set aside.

Installation note:

Correctly insert rubber seal (1) into recess of mirror mounting frame.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Seal And Screws

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Installation note:

Correctly insert mirror base (2) into rubber window seal (1).

Replacement

Convert HOUSING ON EXTERIOR MIRROR

Fig 3: Inserting Mirror Base Into Rubber Window Seal
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