67 13 001 Replacing drive unit for electrically operated left or right door mirror

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove mirror glass. Refer to 51 16 026 REPLACING MIRROR GLASS .
Remove housing on door mirror. Refer to 51 16 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HOUSING ON LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR MIRROR .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Installation

Check installation position of connecting cable (2), correct if necessary.

Fig 1: Locating Plug Connection In Mirror

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Release screws (1).

Remove drive (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Mirror Drive Unit Retaining Screw

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