51 16 063 Removing and installing/replacing interior rear-view mirror (with Japanese toll mirror)

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).

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 note:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Catches, Guides And End Caps

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Unlock and detach plug connections (1 and 2).

NOTE: Pay attention to cable guide for rain sensor.

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, rear-view mirror must be twisted off.

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

Fig 5: Twisting Mirror Foot

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Installation note:

Twist mirror foot by approx. 45° and fit to mirror mount.
Turn mirror foot until it engages on mirror base plate.

Fig 6: Turning Mirror Foot

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .