Removing and Installing or Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror

51 16 060 - Removing and installing or replacing interior rearview mirror





Version with remote control for central locking:
If necessary, disconnect negative lead from battery Instructions for Disconnecting and Connecting Battery.





Important!
Snap out (press) rearview 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.





Unclip end caps (1) against each other.
Turn interior mirror (2) and remove end caps (1).





Installation Note:
Catches (1) on end caps (2) must not be damaged.





Disconnect plug connection (1).





Important!
Risk of damage!
Do not pull off interior mirror (1) from mirror mount (2) against direction of travel and or snap out by turning.

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





Installation Note:
1. - Twist mirror foot by approx. 45° and fit to mirror mount.

2. - Turn mirror foot until it engages on mirror base.





Only replace with version with remote control for central locking:
Initialize all transmitters (ignition keys), refer to Owner's Handbook.