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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEMIRRORSSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTREMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR (OVERVIEW)
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
Removing and Installing/Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror (Overview)
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Removing and Installing/Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror (Overview)
51 16 060 - Removing and installing/replacing interior rearview mirror (overview)
Note:
Version with cable (X) for:
- Automatic dim action (electro-chrome technology) for interior rearview mirror
- Fogging sensor
- Remote control (infrared or radio)
- Autobeam
- Garage door opener
- Compass
- Rain sensor
Version without cable (X) with full foot (1).
Version with cable (X) and plug trim cover (1).
Version Removing and Installing/Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror (With Mirror Arm End Caps) with mirror arm end caps (1).
Version Removing And Installing/Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror (With Rain Sensor) with rain sensor.
Version Removing and Installing/Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror (With Autobeam) with Autobeam.
Version with Toll Mirror Japan.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.