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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PROTECTIVE CAP ON EXTERIOR MIRROR

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Screws

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Release screw (1).

Remove housing (2) carefully and disconnect plug connection at side repeater (3).

Fig 2: Exterior Mirror, Side Repeater And Screw

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Installation note:

Make sure retaining ring (1) is correctly mounted on side repeater (2) and housing (3).

Fig 3: Turn Indicator, Housing And Retaining Ring

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Installation note:

Screw holes (1) must not be damaged.

Replacement:

Feed side repeater (2) out of housing (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Removing Side Repeater Out Of Housing

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