51 16 063 Removing and installing/replacing inside mirror (with mirror arm end caps)

IMPORTANT: Work may only be carried out at a room/object temperature of 18... 28 °C.

IMPORTANT: 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.

NOTE: Do not exert any pressure on mirror base when removing end caps (1).

Press end caps (1) towards mirror housing (2); this releases clip connection of both end caps (1).

In order not to create any tension at the mirror base, simultaneously apply counterpressure to the mirror housing when removing the end caps.

Fig 1: Removing Inside Mirror End Caps

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Twist inside mirror (1) at an angle towards front and right/top.

Swivel left end cap (2) off ball neck in direction of arrow; this detaches the engagement clip (3) from the metal foot.

Fig 2: Twisting Inside Mirror

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Installation note:

Clips (1) and retaining hooks (2) of end caps (3) must not be damaged, replace if necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying Inside Mirror Clips And Retaining Hooks

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Twist inside mirror (1) at an angle towards front and left/top.

Swivel right end cap (2) off ball neck in direction of arrow; this detaches the engagement clip from the metal foot.

Fig 4: Twisting Inside Mirror

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Version with cable:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Inside Mirror Plug Connection

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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 6: Twisting Mirror Base

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Installation note:

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

Fig 7: Turning Mirror Base

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Only replace with version with remote key for central locking system:

Initialize all transmitters (ignition keys), refer to Owner's Handbook.