51 16 060 Removing and installing/replacing inside mirror (with high-beam assistant)

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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 base and inside mirror (e.g. vehicle left to stand indoors or in the shade for at least 30 minutes).

Version with remote key for central locking system:

If necessary, disconnect negative lead from BATTERY .

IMPORTANT: To avoid windscreen breakage:
Screw inside mirror off mirror mount.
Inside 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).

Twist inside mirror (2) and detach end caps (1) from inside mirror and feed out.

Fig 1: Removing End Caps Clip Connection

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Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Inside Mirror End Caps And Hooks

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Disconnect plug connections (1 and 2).

Installation note:

If necessary, pay attention to cable routing for rain sensor.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connections

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IMPORTANT: Do not pull or press inside mirror off towards front or rear.

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

Fig 4: Twisting Mirror Base

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Installation note:

Twist mirror foot by approx. 45° and fit to mirror base.
Turn mirror foot until it can be felt to engage on mirror base.
Visually inspect for positive locking.

Fig 5: Engaging Mirror Base On Mirror Mount
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NOTE: Normalization or initialization is not necessary.
High-Beam Assistant is automatically aligned under the following conditions:

Driving on a motorway/ordinary road at night for approx. 50 km and
Clearly visible road markings

Only replace with version with remote key for central locking system

If necessary, initialize all transmitters (ignition keys), refer to Owner's Handbook.

Replacement (only E70, E71, E72)

When installing an inside mirror with a new version the wiring harness on the vehicle must be adjusted if necessary.

A new inside mirror version must only be installed with the relevant end caps.

Previous version with square camera (1)
New version with round camera (1)

Fig 6: Identifying Square Camera And Round Camera
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For vehicles with a blue connector (1) and installation of inside mirror with new version, the mechanical coding (2) must be removed.

Fig 7: Identifying Blue Connector And Mechanical Coding

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