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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front door trim panel
Remove speaker (tweeter)
Partially remove sound insulation in front door

Release cable ties (1).

Lever out clip (2) and disconnect plug connection (3).

Feed wiring harness (4) out of cable duct (5).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clip (2).

Fold rubber guide (1) to one side.

Release screws (2) and feed out mirror (3) with wiring harness.

Fig 2: Removing Screws And Mirror

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Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 16 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .

Replacement:

Due to the self-tapping screws, the tightening torque of the new mirror is increased by 2 Nm.

Tightening torque, refer to 51 16 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .

Installation:

Sound insulation (1) on mirror (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Sound Insulation On Mirror

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Check function.