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.

The right side is removed in the same way as the left side.

Tilt mirror glass (1) upwards.

Bend visible wire ends (2) with a suitable tool in each case towards middle and then move in direction of arrow and disengage.

Release mirror glass (1) by tilting and remove.

NOTE: Look out for possible damage to mirror by tool.

Fig 1: Bending Visible Wire Ends

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Disconnect plug connections (1) for mirror heating from mirror glass (2).

If necessary, disconnect plug connection for automatic anti-glare control from mirror glass (2).

Remove wire (3) from mirror glass (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Mirror Glass And Wire

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Installation:

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

Connections for mirror heating
If necessary: guides for automatic anti-glare control cable
Guides for spring wire clip
Spring wire clip

Connect plug connection to mirror glass (2).

Clip both spring wire clip ends (1) into mirror glass (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Mirror Glass With Spring Wire Clip Ends

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Clip mirror glass (2) into mirror housing.

NOTE: Check function.