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

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove mirror glass. Refer to 51 16 026 REPLACING MIRROR GLASS .

Release catches (1) starting at bottom and remove cover.

Fig 1: Locating Catches On Cover

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Installation:

Catches (1) on housing (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches On Housing

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