51 16 060 Removing and installing or replacing interior rearview mirror

NOTE: On version with remote control for central locking:
If necessary, disconnect negative lead from battery.
On version with compass:
Check compass function after disconnecting mirror plug connection or battery or after replacement.
If necessary, calibrate compass in interior rearview mirror.

NOTE: There are five different versions of the interior rearview mirror:

Version without cable (X) with full foot
Version with cable (X) and with plug cover
Version without cable (X) and with mirror arm end caps
Version with cable (X) and with mirror arm end caps
Version with rain sensor and with mirror arm end caps

Version with cable (X) for:

Automatic dim action (electro-chrome technology) for interior rearview mirror
Fogging sensor
Remote control (infrared or radio)
Garage door opener
Compass
Rain sensor

IMPORTANT: Do not snap out the interior rearview mirror (1) towards the rear (windshield breakage).
Do not under any circumstances twist the interior rearview mirror when removing.
Twisting the mirror off the mirror mount will damage the rear catch.
If the rear catch is damaged, the mirror will be loose when installed and must be replaced.

Removal of version (A)

Do not remove interior mirror toward rear or by twisting. Snap out interior mirror from mirror mount toward front by striking mirror with ball of thumb and removing.

Installation

Twist mirror foot by approximately 45 degrees and fit to mirror mount. Turn mirror foot until it engages on mirror base. See Fig 3.

Removal of version (B):

Version with automatic dim action (electro-chrome technology) for interior mirror and/or remote control:

Lever out plug cover and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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IMPORTANT: Do not remove interior mirror (1) towards rear or by twisting (risk of damage).

Snap out interior mirror (1) from mirror mount towards front by striking with ball of thumb and remove.

Fig 2: Removing Interior Mirror Towards Rear Or By Twisting

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Installation:

Twist mirror foot by approx. 45° and fit to mirror mount.
Turn mirror foot until it engages on mirror base.

Fig 3: Turning Mirror Foot Until It Engages On Mirror Base
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Only replace with version with remote control for central locking:

Installation:

Removal of versions (C) and (D):

Press end caps (1) towards mirror housing (2); this releases clip connection of both caps (1).

Fig 4: Pressing End Caps Towards Mirror Housing And Releases Clip Connection Of Both Caps

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Twist mirror (1) at an angle towards front and right/top.

Swivel left end cap (2) off ball neck in direction of arrow; this detaches the engagement clip (3) from the metal foot.

Fig 5: Twisting Mirror At An Angle Towards Front And Right/Top

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Twist mirror (1) at an angle towards front and left/top.

Swivel right end cap (2) off ball neck in direction of arrow; this detaches the engagement clip from the metal foot.

Fig 6: Swiveling Right End Cap Off Ball Neck In Direction Of Arrow

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 7: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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IMPORTANT: Do not remove interior mirror (1) towards rear or by twisting (risk of damage).

Snap out interior mirror (1) from mirror mount (2) towards front by striking with ball of thumb and remove.

Fig 8: Removing Interior Mirror

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Installation:

Clips (1) and retaining hooks (2) of end caps (3) must not be damaged, replace if necessary.

Fig 9: Clipping And Retaining Hooks Of End Caps

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Installation:

Twist mirror foot by approx. 45° and fit to mirror mount.
Turn mirror foot until it engages on mirror base.

Fig 10: Turning Mirror Foot Until It Engages On Mirror Base
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Removal of version (E) with rain sensor:

Press on end caps (1) and at same time press them apart; this releases clip connection of both caps (1).

Fig 11: Pressing On End Caps And Releasing Clip Connection Of Both Caps

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Twist mirror (1) at an angle towards front and right/top.

Swivel left end cap (2) off ball neck in direction of arrow; this detaches the engagement clip (3) from the metal foot.

Fig 12: Swiveling Left End Cap Off Ball Neck In Direction Of Arrow

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Twist mirror (1) at an angle towards front and left/top.

Swivel right end cap (2) off ball neck in direction of arrow; this detaches the engagement clip from the metal foot.

Fig 13: Swiveling Right End Cap Off Ball Neck In Direction Of Arrow

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Pay attention to cable guide (2) for rain sensor.

Fig 14: Disconnect Plug Connection And Cable Guide

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IMPORTANT: Do not remove interior mirror (1) towards rear or by twisting (risk of damage).
When snapping out, do not damage control unit (3) for rain sensor.

Snap out interior mirror (1) from mirror mount (2) towards front by striking with ball of thumb and remove.

Fig 15: Removing Interior Mirror Towards Rear Or By Twisting

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Installation:

Clips (1) and retaining hooks (2) of end caps (3) must not be damaged, replace if necessary.

Fig 16: Clips And Retaining Hooks Of End Caps

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Installation:

Twist mirror foot by approx. 45° and fit to mirror mount.
Turn mirror foot until it engages on mirror base.

Fig 17: Twisting Mirror Foot By Approx 45° And Fitting To Mirror Mount
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Only replace with version with remote control for central locking:

Installation: