51 16 026 Replacing mirror glass

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WARNING: If mirror glass is damaged:
Wear protective goggles and tearproof gloves during the removal operation.
Risk of injury by flaking-off glass splinters.

Tilt mirror glass upwards.

Tape off housing edge with adhesive tape (1) (risk of damage).

Slide bore (2) of bayonet lock to right, this is the same for the right and left sides.

Bayonet lock (2) must be completely unlocked.

Fig 1: Taping Off Housing Edge With Adhesive Tape

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Disconnect plug connections (1) for mirror heating.

Disconnect plug connection (3) for automatic dimming action and mirror glass (2).

Installation:

Clip plug connection (3) into holder (4).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection For Automatic Dimming Action And Mirror Glass

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Installation:

Following parts of mirror glass must not be damaged or missing:

Connections for mirror heating
Locating pin on bayonet lock
Guides for cable of automatic dimming action

Installation:

Position mirror glass with locating pin (1) on mounts on servodrive.

Slide bayonet lock to left until bore (4) is vertical.

Carry out function check.

Fig 3: Sliding Bayonet Lock To Left Until Bore Is Vertical

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