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51 16 060 Removing and installing/renewing interior rear-view mirror (with Japanese toll mirror)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
IMPORTANT: Work may only be carried out at a room/object temperature of 18... 28°C.
If this can not be guaranteed (cold/hot countries), it is necessary to equalize the temperature of the windscreen, mirror foot and rear-view mirror (e.g. car left to stand indoors or in the shade for at least 30 minutes).

Version with remote control for central locking: 

If necessary, disconnect negative lead from 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  .

E60 Security version: 

Rain sensor is not installed, cable connection is tied back in roofliner.

IMPORTANT: To avoid breaking windscreen: 

Screw rear-view mirror off mirror mount.

Mirror must not be pulled or pressed off towards front or rear.

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

Fig 1: Pressing Caps
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Turn mirror (1) to right and left and feed out end caps (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Mirror And Caps
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Installation: 

Catches (1) and guides (2) of end caps (3) must not be damaged, replace if necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying End Caps, Catches And Guides
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Disconnect plug connections (1 and 2).

NOTE: Pay attention to cable guide for rain sensor.

E60 Security version: 

Rain sensor is not installed, cable connection is tied back in roofliner.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connections
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IMPORTANT: Do not pull or press rear-view mirror off towards front or rear.
Because of altered mirror foot, rearview mirror must be twisted off.

Twist mirror foot approx. 45° to right until mirror foot is released from mirror mount.

Fig 5: Identifying Rear-View Mirror Angle
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Installation: 

  1. Twist mirror foot by approx. 45° and fit to mirror mount.
  2. Turn mirror foot until it engages on mirror base.
Fig 6: Turning Mirror Foot
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Only in case of replacement with version with remote control for central locking 

If necessary, initialize all transmitters (ignition keys).

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