51 16 060 Removing and installing or replacing interior rearview mirror.

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If necessary, disconnect negative lead to battery, refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

CAUTION: Do not under any circumstances turn the interior rearview mirror when removing it.
Twisting off the interior rearview mirror from the mirror mount will damage the rear catch.
The mirror will wobble while installed if the rear catch is damaged.
Do not snap out the interior rearview mirror (1) towards the rear (windshield breakage).

Lever out plug cover and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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CAUTION: Do not remove interior mirror (1) towards rear or by twisting (risk of damage).

Snap out interior mirror (1) from mirror mount towards front by striking with ball of thumb and remove.

Fig 2: Snapping Out Interior Mirror

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Installing Mirror
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Only replace with version with infrared remote control for central locking:

Installation:

Initialize all transmitters (key), Refer to Owner's handbook.