5116060 Removing and installing/replacing interior rear-view mirror (with rain sensor): 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:
Snap out (press) rear-view 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.

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

Fig 1: Pressing 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: Swiveling Left End Cap Off Ball Neck

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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: Swiveling Right End Cap Off Ball Neck

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Installation:

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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Disconnect plug connection (1).

NOTE: Pay attention to cable guide (2) for rain sensor.

E60 Security version:

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

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection And Cable Guide

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not pull off rear-view mirror (1) from windscreen against direction of travel and or snap out by turning.
When snapping out, do not damage control unit (3) for rain sensor.
E60 Security version:
Rain sensor is not installed.

Snap out interior mirror (1) from mirror mount (2) towards front with increasing pressure (not abruptly) and remove.

Fig 6: Removing Interior Mirror

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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 7: Turning Mirror Foot
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