51 16 063 Removing and installing/replacing interior mirror (as of 07/2011)

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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 equalise 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).

IMPORTANT: To avoid windscreen breakage:
When removing mirror base, never turn or disengage towards front or rear.

Unclip end caps (1) in direction of arrow using a suitable tool and remove.

Fig 1: Removing End Caps

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Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (1) and guides (2) on both end caps (3) must not be damaged.

For end caps (3) with tabs (4), the spacers must be bonded onto the tabs (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Latch Mechanisms, Guides And Tabs

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
When removing mirror base, never turn or disengage towards front or rear.
Interior mirror is held by clamp (3) and latch mechanism in area (A) on mirror base (2).

If necessary, disconnect plug connection on inside mirror (1).

Jerkily pull off inside mirror (1) parallel to windscreen from mirror socket (2).

Installation note:

Retaining clips (3) must not be bent or damaged.

Fig 3: Removing Inside Mirror

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Interior mirror (1) must engage correctly in mirror base (2) in area (A).

Version with compass:

Check compass function if replacing or after disconnecting inside mirror plug connection or battery.

If necessary, calibrate compass in interior rearview mirror.

Version with high-beam assistant without KAFAS (camera-based driver support systems):

Normalisation 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

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .