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

Special tools required:







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove drive unit for exterior mirror

Version with lane change warning only:
- Remove protective cap from exterior mirror







Version with lane change warning only:
Unlock plug connection (1) for optical signal transmitter and disconnect.







Release screws (1) from circlip (2).

Installation note:
Make sure retaining ring (2) is correctly seated.







Fold exterior mirror forwards.
Unlock latch mechanisms (1) between protective cap (2) and retaining ring (3) using special tool 00 9 317.
Feed out retaining ring (3) to the rear.