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 .

Further introduction date:

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

Distinguishing feature:

previous version, small mirror base (1) with round base plate on windscreen.
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 Interior Mirror Versions

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Version with mirror arm end cap:

See NEW VERSION (AS OF 07/2011) .

Fig 2: Identifying Version With Mirror Arm End Cap
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Version with rain sensor:

See NEW VERSION (AS OF 07/2011) .

Fig 3: Identifying Version With Rain Sensor
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Version with Autobeam:

See NEW VERSION (AS OF 07/2011) .

Fig 4: Identifying Version with Autobeam
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