51 16 045 Removing and Installing or Replacing Retaining Ring on Left or Right Exterior Mirror

51 16 045 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Retaining Ring On Left Or Right Exterior Mirror







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove protective cap from exterior mirror
- Remove drive unit for exterior mirror







Release screw (1) on drive (2) for electrically adjustable exterior mirror.







Unclip drive (1) from rear at marked points from mirror housing.







Carefully unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) at the marked points.
Remove electric motor (2).







Fold exterior mirror forwards.
Release screws (1) from circlip (2).
Feed out retaining ring (2) in direction of arrow.







Installation note:
Make sure retaining ring (1) is correctly mounted on turn indicator (2) and housing (3).