5 Series E61 523i (N52) TOUR
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Removing and installing/replacing interior
rearview mirror (with Autobeam)
Important!
Work may only be carried out at a room/object temperature of
18 ... 28
°
C.
If this cannot be guaranteed (cold/hot countries), it is
necessary to equalize the temperature of the windscreen,
mirror foot and rearview 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.
Important!
To avoid breaking windscreen:
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.
Press on end caps (1) and at same time pull them apart; this
releases clip connection of both caps (1).
Twist mirror (2) and detach end caps (1) from mirror and feed
out.
RA Removing and installing/replacing interior rearview mirror (with Autobeam)
BMW AG - TIS
05.02.2013 09:43
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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