Removing And Installing/Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror (Overview)

NOTE: Version with cable (X) for:

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

Version without cable (X) with full foot (1). Refer to 51 16 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR (WITH FULL FOOT) .

Fig 1: Identifying Rearview Mirror Without Cable With Full Foot

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Version with cable (X) and plug trim cover (1). Refer to 51 16 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR (WITH "X" CABLE AND PLUG TRIM COVER) .

Fig 2: View Of Mirror With Cable And Plug Trim Cover

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Version with mirror arm end caps (1). Refer to 51 16 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR (WITH MIRROR ARM END CAPS) .

Fig 3: Identifying Rearview Mirror With Mirror Arm End Caps

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Version with rain sensor. Refer to 51 16 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR (WITH RAIN SENSOR) .

Fig 4: View Of Rearview Mirror With Rain Sensor

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