51 16 060 Removing and installing/replacing interior rearview mirror (with rain sensor): Notes

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IMPORTANT: Work may only be carried out at a room/object temperature of 18... 28°C.
If this cannot be guaranteed (cold/hot countries), it is necessary to equalize the temperature of the windscreen, mirror foot and rearview 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, see 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .

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, see 51 16... Calibrating compass in interior rearview mirror (up to 09/08) .

E60 Security version:

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

IMPORTANT: To avoid breaking windscreen:
Snap out (press) rearview mirror only in direction of travel towards windscreen.
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 press them apart; this releases clip connection of both caps (1).

Fig 1: Identifying End 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 2: Identifying Mirror, Left End Cap And Engagement Clip

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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: Identifying Mirror And Right End Cap

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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, Retaining Hooks And End Caps

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

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

E60 Security version:

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

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection And Cable Guide

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not pull off rearview mirror (1) from windscreen against direction of travel and or snap out by turning.
When snapping out, do not damage control unit (3) for rain sensor.

E60 Security version:

Rain sensor is not installed.

Snap out interior mirror (1) from mirror mount (2) towards front with increasing pressure (not abruptly) and remove.

Fig 6: Identifying Interior Mirror And Mirror Mount

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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: Twisting Mirror Foot By Approx. 45°

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