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51 16 060 Removing and installing/replacing interior rearview mirror (with mirror arm end caps)

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IMPORTANT: Work may only be carried out at a room/object temperature of 18... 28 °C.
If this cannot be guaranteed (cold/hot countries), it is necessary to equalize the temperature of the windscreen, mirror foot and rearview mirror (e.g. car left to stand indoors or in the shade for at least 30 minutes).

Version with remote control for central locking: 

If necessary, disconnect negative lead from battery.

Version with compass: 

Check compass function if replacing or after disconnecting interior mirror plug connection or battery.

If necessary, calibrate compass in interior rearview mirror.

IMPORTANT:

To avoid breaking windscreen: 

Snap out (press) rearview mirror only in direction of travel towards windscreen.

Do not under any circumstances twist the mirror foot when removing.

Twisting the mirror off the mirror mount will damage the rear catch.

If the rear catch is damaged, the mirror will be loose when installed and must be replaced.

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

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

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

Fig 1: Releasing Clip Connection Of Both Caps
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Twist 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: Identifying Engagement Clip And End Cap
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Twist 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 3: Twisting Mirror At Angle Towards Front And Left/Top
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Installation note: 

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

Fig 4: Identifying Clips And Retaining Hooks Of End Caps
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Version with cable (X): 

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 5: Identifying 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 Foot
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Installation note: 

  1. Twist mirror foot by approx. 45° and fit to mirror mount.
  2. Turn mirror foot until it engages on mirror base.
    Fig 7: Identifying Mirror Twist Angle
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Only replace with version with remote control for central locking: 

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

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