51 16 026 Replacing Mirror Glass For Rearview Mirror (M3)

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 317

CAUTION: Bring vehicle to room temperature so that adhesive tape can be released.

WARNING: If mirror glass is damaged: Wear protective goggles and tear-proof gloves while removing mirror glass. Risk of injury by flaking-off glass splinters.

Tilt mirror glass upwards.

Tape off housing edge with adhesive tape (1) (risk of damage).

Slide hole (2) of bayonet lock to right, same for left and right sides.

Fig 1: Identifying Bayonet Lock On Mirror

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Undoing adhesive bond (adhesive tape) between mirror glass and servodrive:

Bayonet lock (1) must be fully unlocked, as shown in illustration.

Insert special tool 00 9 317 (trim panel wedge) between bayonet lock (1) and housing edge (2) and lever out mirror glass (3).

Disconnect plug connection for mirror heating.

Fig 2: View Of Bayonet Lock And Housing Edge

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Installation:

Bayonet lock and guide pin (1) must not be damaged.

Do not touch or dirty adhesive area (2).

Cover (3) on adhesive tape must be fitted otherwise removal will not be possible due to excessively large adhesive area.

Installation:

Fit mirror glass with guide pins (1) on servodrive mounts.

Slide bayonet lock to left until hole is vertical.

Check function.

Fig 3: Identifying Guide Pins Of Mirror Glass

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