51 16 060 Removing and installing/replacing interior rearview mirror (overview)

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Version with cable (X) for:

Automatic dim action (electro-chrome technology) for interior rearview mirror.
Fogging sensor.
Remote control (infrared or radio).
Autobeam.
Garage door opener.
Compass.
Rain sensor.

Version without cable (X) with full foot (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Rearview Mirror Without Cable With Full Foot

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Version with cable (X) and plug trim cover (1).

Fig 2: View Of Mirror With Cable And Plug Trim Cover

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Version with mirror arm end caps (1). Refer to 51 16 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR (WITH MIRROR ARM END CAPS) .

Fig 3: Identifying Rearview Mirror With Mirror Arm End Caps

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Version with rain sensor. Refer to 51 16 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR (WITH RAIN SENSOR) .

Fig 4: View Of Rearview Mirror With Rain Sensor

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Version with Autobeam. Refer to 51 16 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR (WITH AUTOBEAM) .

Fig 5: Identifying Rearview Mirror With Autobeam

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