51 16 045 Removing and installing or replacing retaining ring on left or right exterior mirror

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PROTECTIVE CAP FROM EXTERIOR MIRROR

Release screw (1) on drive (2) for electrically adjustable exterior mirror.

Fig 1: Electrically Adjustable Exterior Mirror Screw And Drive

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Unclip drive (1) from rear at marked points from mirror housing.

Fig 2: Removing Mirror Housing Drive

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Carefully unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) at the marked points.

Remove electric motor (2).

Fig 3: Removing Electric Motor

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Fold exterior mirror forwards.

Release screws (1) from circlip (2).

Feed out retaining ring (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Turning Exterior Mirror

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Installation note:

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

Fig 5: Turn Indicator, Housing And Retaining Ring

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