Up To 09/2001:

Version with rain sensor.

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Press sides of cover down, slide upwards slightly and lift out.

Installation:

Align cover with black glass ceramics by pushing from side to side.

Fig 1: Aligning Cover

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Unclip cable finisher.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Cable Finisher

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Disconnect connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Pull out retaining clips in each case in direction of arrow and remove.

Remove rain sensor.

Installation:

Do not damage optical element below rain sensor.

If necessary, initialize rain sensor. Refer to 61 35 680 INITIALIZING RAIN SENSOR .

Fig 4: Removing Rain Sensor

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From 09/2001:

Version with rain/light sensor.

Expand two-part mirror base cover (1) by pressing from below and detach.

Feed out two-part mirror base cover (1) and remove.

Fig 5: Removing Two-Part Mirror Base Cover

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Disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 6: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Press locks (1) in direction of arrow and remove rain/light sensor (2) towards bottom.

Installation:

Do not damage optical element below rain/light sensor (2).

If necessary, initialize rain/light sensor.61 35 680 INITIALIZING RAIN SENSOR .

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

61 35 175 Removing and installing/replacing rain sensor