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Mirrors - Replacement, Rear View Mirror Glass/Housing

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TO:OUR MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS


DATE: February, 1984 REF. NO. 88/28

SUBJECT: A.. REMOVAL OF EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR GLASS
B. REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR HOUSING MODEL 126

FIGURE 1:




A. Removal of Exterior Rear View Mirror Glass

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the motor drive or the mirror glass holder, be sure to unhook both ends of the retaining wire (Figure 1, arrows) before pushing out the glass.

FIGURE 2:




B. Replacement of Exterior Mirror Housing

NOTE: The housing of the rear view mirror is available as a replacement part. If only the housing is damaged, it is not necessary to replace the entire rear view mirror assembly.

Mirror Housing Replacement

1. Remove mirror glass (see section A)

2. Remove mounting screws (Figure 2, arrows), remove housing and replace.

3. Hook-in both ends of retaining wire on new glass holder.
4. Push mirror glass on mounting ring until retaining wire is heard engaging.

Parts Information


Part Name Part Number


Left exterior mirror

housing (manual) 126 811 01 60*

Right exterior mirror


housing (electrical) 126 811 02 60*


*Include color code with order


Time Allowance

02 8816 01 Exterior Mirror Housing, Replace 0.3 hour