51 16 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror (With Autobeam)

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Version With Remote Control For Central Locking:

If necessary, disconnect negative lead from battery. Refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

IMPORTANT: Do not snap out the interior rearview mirror towards the rear (windscreen breakage). Do not under any circumstances twist the mirror foot 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.

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

Twist mirror (2) and detach end caps (1) from mirror and feed out.

Fig 1: Removing End Caps

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Installation:

Retaining hooks (1 and 2) of end caps (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Locating End Cap Retaining Hooks

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Disconnect plug connections (1 and 2).

Installation:

If necessary, pay attention to cable routing for rain sensor.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connections

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

Carefully press mirror (1) forwards out of mirror base (2).

If mirror (1) rests on rain sensor (3), snap mirror (1) out in inward direction.

Fig 4: Removing Mirror From Mirror Base

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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 5: Turning Mirror Foot

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NOTE: Normalization or initialization is not necessary.

Autobeam is automatically aligned under the following conditions:

Driving on a motorway/ordinary road at night for approx. 50 km and,
Clearly visible road markings.

In the event of a malfunction, observe notes and instructions on diagnosis. Refer to MAIN-BEAM ASSISTANT DIAGNOSIS: E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66 .

Only Replace With Version With Remote Control For Central Locking:

If necessary, initialize all transmitters (ignition keys), refer to Owner's Handbook.