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51 16 063 Removing and installing/replacing interior rear-view mirror (with Autobeam)

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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).

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.

Carefully press end caps (1) from below and at same time pull them apart in direction indicated by arrow; this releases clip connection of both caps (1).

Twist interior rear-view mirror (2) and remove end caps (1) from mirror.

Fig 1: Removing End Caps
G06885446Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Retaining hooks (1) and guides (2) of end caps (3) must not be damaged.

Replace end caps (3) if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Hooks, Guides And End Caps
G06885447Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1 and 2).

Installation: 

Pay attention to cable guide for rain sensor.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connections
G06885448Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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, avoid damaging camera for lane departure warning (3).

Carefully snap out interior rear-view mirror (1) from mirror mount (2) towards front with increasing pressure (not abruptly) and remove.

Fig 4: Removing Interior Rear-View Mirror
G06885449Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

  1. Twist mirror foot by approx. 45° and fit to mirror mount.
  2. Turn mirror foot until it engages on mirror base plate.
Fig 5: Turning Mirror Foot
G06885450Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Normalization or initialization is not necessary.

Autobeam is automatically aligned under the following conditions:

In the event of a malfunction, observe notes and instructions on diagnosis.

For further information on Autobeam, refer to SBT Autobeam.

Replacement: 

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .