51 16 041 Removing and installing/replacing cover cap on left or right door mirror

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove retaining ring on door mirror .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: see 9AZ in 51 16 MIRRORS, FINISHERS, ASHTRAYS, CONSOLES

Fig 1: Release Screws (1)

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Release cover cap (1) from catches (2) and feed out in direction of arrow. Disconnect connector (3). Installation: Make sure wiring of door mirror light is correctly routed.

Fig 2: Release Cover Cap (1) From Catches (2) And Feed Out In Direction Of Arrow

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Installation: Catches (1) on cover cap (2) must not be damaged. 3 - Light 4 - Catches.

Fig 3: Catches (1) On Cover Cap (2) Must Not Be Damaged

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