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

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Tilt door mirror forwards a little.

NOTE: Only grip the innermost area (1) on the drainage groove of the mirror cap; otherwise the inside catch would be damaged.

Unlock mirror (1) cap from mirror foot (2).

Fig 1: Unlocking Mirror Cap From Mirror Foot

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Unfasten mirror cap (1) forwards/upwards until light (2) is accessible.

Disconnect plug-in connection (3).

Turn mirror cap (1) forwards/upwards and remove from mirror foot (4).

Fig 2: Removing Mirror Cap From Mirror Foot

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Installation:

Catches (1) on mirror cap must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Mirror Cap Catches

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Only replace:

Turn bulb holder (2) clockwise and detach from socket housing (3).

Installation:

Check function.

Unlock catches (1) and detach mirror ring (2) from mirror foot (3).

Fig 4: Detaching Mirror Ring From Mirror Foot

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Installation:

Catches (1) on mirror ring (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Locating Catches On Mirror Ring

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