51 16 063 Removing and installing/replacing interior mirror (overview)

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IMPORTANT: Interior mirrors with modified mirror base will be installed as of series launch F20 and for all subsequent series launches.
Observe new REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS !
Further introduction date:

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

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Distinguishing feature:

previous 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 Mirror Base

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Version with mirror arm end cap:

Previous version.

Fig 2: Identifying Mirror Arm End Cap
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Version with mirror arm end cap:

NEW VERSION .

Fig 3: Identifying Mirror Arm End Cap
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Version with rain sensor:

Previous version.
NEW VERSION .

Fig 4: Identifying Mirror Arm End Cap (Version With Rain Sensor)
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Version with Autobeam:

Previous version.
NEW VERSION .

Fig 5: Identifying Mirror Arm End Cap (Version With Autobeam)
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Version with Toll interior mirror for Japan:

Previous version.
NEW VERSION .

Fig 6: Identifying Mirror Arm End Cap (Version With Toll Interior Mirror For Japan)
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