51 16 063 Removing and installing/replacing inside mirror (overview): Notes

IMPORTANT: Rear-view mirrors with modified mirror base are installed starting with series launch F20 and all following new productions.
Observe new repair instructions!

Further introduction dates:

F01, F02, F03, F06, F07, F10, F11, F12, F13, F18	07/2012
F25	03/2012

Distinguishing feature:

old version, small mirror base (1) with round base plate on windscreen
new version, large mirror base (2) with square base plate on windscreen

NOTE: Dismantling of mirror cap is identical on both versions.

Fig 1: Identifying Small And Large Mirror Base

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Version with mirror arm end cap:

old version

Fig 2: Identifying Inside Mirror Arm End Cap (Old Version)
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Version with mirror arm end cap:

new version

Fig 3: Identifying Inside Mirror Arm End Cap (New Version)
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Version with rain sensor:

old version

Fig 4: Identifying Rain Sensor (Old Version)

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new version

Version with high-beam assistant:

old version

Fig 5: Identifying High-Beam Assistant (Old Version)
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new version