5116060 Removing and installing/renewing interior rear-view mirror (with Japanese toll mirror): Notes

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IMPORTANT: Work may only be carried out at a room/object temperature of 18... 28 ° C.
If this can not be guaranteed (cold/hot countries), it is necessary to equalize the temperature of the windscreen, mirror foot and rear-view 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 .

E60 Security version:

Rain sensor is not installed, cable connection is tied back in roofliner.

IMPORTANT: To avoid breaking windscreen:
Screw rear-view mirror off mirror mount.
Mirror must not be pulled or pressed off towards front or rear.

Press on end caps (1) and at same time pull them apart; this releases clip connection of both caps (1).

Fig 1: Pressing Caps

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Turn mirror (1) to right and left and feed out end caps (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Mirror And Caps

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Installation:

Catches (1) and guides (2) of end caps (3) must not be damaged, replace if necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches, Guides And End Caps

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Disconnect plug connections (1 and 2).

NOTE: Pay attention to cable guide for rain sensor.

E60 Security version:

Rain sensor is not installed, cable connection is tied back in roofliner.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connections

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IMPORTANT: Do not pull or press rear-view mirror off towards front or rear.
Because of altered mirror foot, rearview mirror must be twisted off.

Twist mirror foot approx. 45° to right until mirror foot is released from mirror mount.

Fig 5: Twisting Mirror Foot

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Installation:

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

Fig 6: Turning Mirror Foot
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