Interior Rearview Mirror with Optional Equipment:
-- Unclip the cover -1- using the medium-hard clip release lever in direction of -arrows A, B, C- by carefully inserting the clip release lever between the windshield and the cover.
-- Repeat the procedure on the opposite side.
-- Disengage the front of the cover -1- and remove it toward the rear.
-- Pull the rear cover -2- downward in direction of -arrow A- and at the same time release the catches -1- by pressing firmly on the cover in direction of -arrow B-.
-- Disengage the cover from the mirror base and remove.
Continuation for all Mirror Versions:
-- Place a screwdriver between the retaining plate and the mirror base.
-- Carefully turn the screwdriver on its axis in direction of -arrow A-, until the retaining tab disengages from the baseplate.
-- At the same time turn the mirror base -1- counterclockwise in direction of -arrow B- until it stops.
-- Remove the interior rearview mirror from the baseplate and disconnect the connector -2-.
-- Carefully disengage the tabs -arrows- and remove the front cover -1- downward out of the guide rods on the interior rearview mirror base -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
-- Replace the clip -2 or 5- after removing the interior rearview mirror. Refer to the Parts Information for the allocation.
-- Position the interior rearview mirror tilted 20° with respect to the installation position.
-- Turn the interior rearview mirror clockwise until it stops.
If the interior rearview mirror with integrated Automatic High Beam Assist Control Module -J844- is replaced select the "Replace control module" function for the respective control module using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester Diagnostic .