Removing And Installing/Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror (With Rain Sensor)

51 16 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Interior Rear-View Mirror (With Rain Sensor)







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 foot and rear-view mirror (e.g. car left to stand indoors or in the shade for at least 30 minutes).







Version with remote control for central locking:
If necessary, disconnect negative lead from battery.

Version with compass:
Check compass function if replacing or after disconnecting interior mirror plug connection or battery.
If necessary, calibrate compass in interior rearview mirror.

E60 Security version:
Rain sensor is not installed, cable connection is tied back in roofliner.







IMPORTANT:
- To avoid breaking windscreen:
- Snap out (press) rear-view mirror only in direction of travel towards windscreen.
- Do not under any circumstances twist the mirror foot when removing.
- Twisting the mirror off the mirror mount will damage the rear catch.
- If the rear catch is damaged, the mirror will be loose when installed and must be replaced.







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 end cap (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 end cap (2) off ball neck in direction of arrow; this detaches the engagement clip from the metal foot.







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







Disconnect plug connection (1).

NOTE: Pay attention to cable guide (2) for rain sensor.

E60 Security version:
Rain sensor is not installed, cable connection is tied back in roofliner.







IMPORTANT:
- Risk of damage.
- Do not pull off rear-view mirror (1) from windscreen against direction of travel and or snap out by turning.
- When snapping out, do not damage control unit (3) for rain sensor.

E60 Security version:
Rain sensor is not installed.

Snap out interior mirror (1) from mirror mount (2) towards front with increasing pressure (not abruptly) and remove.







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







Only in case of replacement with version with remote control for central locking:
If necessary, initialise all transmitters (ignition keys), refer to Owner's Handbook.