51 16 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror (With Mirror Arm End Caps)

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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 .

Version With Compass:

Check compass function if replacing or after disconnecting interior mirror plug connection or battery. If necessary, calibrate compass in interior rearview mirror.

If necessary, calibrate compass in interior rearview mirror.

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

Fig 1: Pressing End Caps Towards Mirror Housing

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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 2: Twisting Mirror 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 3: Twisting Mirror Towards Front And Left/Top

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Installation:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Clips And Retaining Hooks Of End Caps

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Version With Cable (X):

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 5: 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 6: Removing Interior Mirror

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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 7: Turning Mirror Foot

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Only Replace With Version With Remote Control For Central Locking:

Initialize all transmitters (ignition keys), refer to Owner's Handbook.