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51 16 063 Removing and installing/replacing inside mirror (with high-beam assistant)

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 base and inside mirror (e.g. vehicle left to stand indoors or in the shade for at least 30 minutes).
IMPORTANT: To avoid windscreen breakage:
Screw inside mirror off mirror mount.
Inside mirror must not be pulled or pressed off towards front or rear.

Carefully press end caps (1) from below and at same time pull them apart in direction indicated by arrow; this releases clip connection of both caps (1).

Twist inside mirror (2) and remove end caps (1) from inside mirror.

Fig 1: Removing End Caps
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Installation note: 

Retaining hooks (1) and guides (2) of end caps (3) must not be damaged.

Replace end caps (3) if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Hooks, Guides And End Caps
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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1 and 2).

Installation note: 

Pay attention to cable routing for rain sensor.

Fig 3: Identifying Plugs
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IMPORTANT: Do not pull or press inside mirror off towards front or rear.

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

Fig 4: Twisting Mirror Base
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Installation note: 

  1. Twist mirror foot by approx. 45° and fit to mirror base.
  2. Turn mirror base until it engages on mirror mount.
Fig 5: Turning Mirror Base
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NOTE: Normalization or initialization is not necessary.

High-Beam Assistant is automatically aligned under the following conditions:

For further information on the high-beam assistant please see FTD/FUB HIGH-BEAM ASSISTANT .

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .