Removing the covers for the interior rearview mirror

• Release cover (1) from the clamps (2) in the marked area using a suitable plastic wedge and pull down a certain distance.
• Release cover (1) at the retaining lugs (3) and remove from the guides to the rear.

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Version 1: 

• Release cover (1) from the detents (2) and (3) and remove sideways.
• Remove cover (1) from mirror base (2).

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Version 2: 

• Release the cover panel (1) from the detents (2) with a suitable plastic wedge and remove laterally.

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