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

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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.

Use suitable tool to unclip end cap (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Removing End Cap
G06885458Courtesy 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, Guide And End Caps
G06885459Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

NOTE: Pay attention to cable guide (2) for rain sensor.
Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection And Cable Guide
G06885460Courtesy 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, do not damage control unit (3) for rain sensor.

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
G06885461Courtesy 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
G06885462Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

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