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51 16 063 Removing and installing/replacing interior mirror (overview)

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IMPORTANT: Interior mirrors with modified mirror base will be installed as of series launch F20 and for all subsequent series launches.
Observe new repair instructions. See 51 16 063 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTERIOR MIRROR (AS OF 07/2011) .

Further introduction date: 

F01, F02, F03, F06, F07, F10, F11, F12, F13, F18 07/2012
F25 03/2012
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Distinguishing feature: 

  1. previous version, small mirror base (1) with round base plate on windscreen.
  2. new version, large mirror base (2) with square base plate on windscreen.
NOTE: Dismantling of mirror cap is identical on both versions.
Fig 1: Identifying Small And Large Mirror Base
G08511421Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Version with mirror arm end cap: 

Version with mirror arm end cap: 

Version with rain sensor: 

Version with Autobeam: 

Version with Toll interior mirror for Japan: