Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror

Removing And Installing Or Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror

NOTE:
On version with remote control for central locking:
If necessary, disconnect negative lead to battery.


NOTE:
There are five different versions of the interior rearview mirror:
a. Version without cable (X) with full foot
b. Version with cable (X) and with plug cover
c. Version without cable (X) and with mirror arm end caps
d. Version with cable (X) and with mirror arm end caps
e. Version with rain sensor and with mirror arm end caps


Version with cable (X) for:
- Automatic dim action (electro-chrome technology) for interior rearview mirror
- Infrared remote control
- Garage door opener
- Rain sensor
- Radio remote control


CAUTION:
Do not under any circumstances turn the interior rearview mirror when removing it.
Twisting off the interior rearview mirror from the mirror mount will damage the rear catch.
The mirror will wobble while installed if the rear catch is damaged.
Do not snap out the interior rearview mirror (1) towards the rear (windshield breakage).

Removal of version (B):







Version with automatic dim action (electro-chrome technology) for interior mirror and/or infrared remote control:
Lever out plug cover and disconnect plug connection.







CAUTION: Do not remove interior mirror (1) towards rear or by twisting (risk of damage).


Snap out interior mirror (1) from mirror mount towards front by striking with ball of thumb and remove.







Installation:
1. Twist mirror foot through approx. 45 ° and fit to mirror mount.
2. Turn mirror foot until it engages on mirror mount.

Only replace with version with infrared remote control for central locking:

Installation Note: Initialize all transmitters (key), Refer to Owner's handbook.

Removal of versions (C) and (D):







Press end caps (1) towards mirror housing (2); this releases clip connection of both caps (1).







Twist mirror (1) at an angle towards front and right/top.
Swivel left shell (2) off ball neck in direction of arrow; this detaches the engagement clip (3) from the metal foot.







Twist mirror (1) at an angle towards front and left/top.
Swivel right shell (2) off ball neck in direction of arrow; this detaches the engagement clip from the metal foot.







Unfasten plug connection (1).







CAUTION: Do not remove interior mirror (1) towards rear or by twisting (risk of damage).


Snap out interior mirror (1) from mirror mount (2) towards front by striking with ball of thumb and remove.







Installation:
Clips (1) and retaining hooks (2) of end caps (3) must not be damaged, replace if necessary.







1. Twist mirror foot through approx. 45 ° and fit to mirror mount.
2. Turn mirror foot until it engages on mirror mount.

Removal of version (E) with rain sensor:







Press on end caps (1) and at same time press them apart; this releases clip connection of both caps (1).







Twist mirror (1) at an angle towards front and right/top.
Swivel left shell (2) off ball neck in direction of arrow; this detaches the engagement clip (3) from the metal foot.







Twist mirror (1) at an angle towards front and left/top.
Swivel right shell (2) off ball neck in direction of arrow; this detaches the engagement clip from the metal foot.







Unfasten plug connection (1).
Pay attention to cable guide (2) for rain sensor.







CAUTION:
Do not remove interior mirror (1) towards rear or by twisting (risk of damage).
When snapping out, do not damage control unit (3) for rain sensor.


Snap out interior mirror (1) from mirror mount (2) towards front by striking with ball of thumb and remove.







Installation:
Clips (1) and retaining hooks (2) of end caps (3) must not be damaged replace if necessary.







1. Twist mirror foot through approx. 45 ° and fit to mirror mount.
2. Turn mirror foot until it engages on mirror mount.