Interior Rearview Mirror

Overview - Manual Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror

1. 1
   Baseplate

   • Baseplate for mirror base
   • Bonded to the windshield
   • Servicing.
2. 2
   Interior Rearview Mirror

   • Manual dimming
   • Removing and Installing.

Manual Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror, Removing and Installing

Removing

• Turn the interior rearview mirror -2- 90º (¹/₄ rotation) counter-clockwise -arrow-.
• Remove the interior rearview mirror -2- from the bonded baseplate -1-.

Installing

Note

Check all the fasteners for damage and replace if necessary.

Install in reverse order of removal.

Manual Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror Retaining Plate, Servicing

Materials

• Glass/Metal Adhesive Set -D 000 703 A1-

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Window scraper (commercially available) -1-

• Blade (commercially available) -2-

Attaching

• Remove the baseplate -1- from the mirror base -2- in the direction of the -arrow-.
• Remove the PUR adhesive sealant from the baseplate -1- with a wire brush.

• Sand off the three spacer knobs -arrows- on the adhesive surface. Use 360 - 400 grit sand paper on the flat surface.
• Keep the sanded surface free of dirt and grease.
• Remove the PUR adhesive sealant as well as the old glass/paint primer up to the ceramic layer from the windshield with a scraper.

Caution

Do not damage the ceramic layer. Scratches always remain visible.

• Clean the adhesive surface with Adhesive Remover -D 002 000 10- or Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.
• Cut the nylon mesh -3- taken from the Glass/Metal Adhesive Set -D 000 703 A1- to the exact size of the baseplate -2-.

Note

Protective gloves (rubber gloves) should be worn.

• Apply adhesive -1- from the Glass/Metal Adhesive Set -D 000 703 A1- evenly over the baseplate -2-.
• Place the nylon mesh -3- on the baseplate -2-.
• With the adhesive tube -1- dab more adhesive onto the nylon mesh -3-.

Note

• Pay attention to the adhesive working time.
• 30 seconds are available from laying the nylon mesh on the adhesive to pressing on the windshield.

• Press the baseplate -1- onto the windshield -2- and hold for 15 seconds (without using force).

Note

The interior rearview mirror can be installed after 15 minutes.

Overview - Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror

1. 1
   Baseplate

   • Baseplate for mirror base
   • Bonded to the windshield
   • Interior Rearview Mirror Baseplate, Servicing
2. 2
   Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-

   • Sensor, removing and installing.
   • Sensor, coding
3. 3
   Upper Wiring Guide

   • Attached to the retaining plate -item 1-
   • Installed in the trim -item 4-
4. 4
   Trim

   • Roof trim panel trim
5. 5
   Lower Wiring Guide

   • Attached to the retaining plate -item 1-
   • Installed in the trim -item 4-
6. 6
   Interior Rearview Mirror

   • With automatic dimming function
   • Removing and Installing.
7. 7
   Right Mirror Base Trim
8. 8
   Left Mirror Base Trim

Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror, Removing and Installing

Removing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Trim Removal Wedge -3409-

• Switch off the ignition.
• Loosen the retainers for the caps -3- using the Trim Removal Wedge -3409-.
• Remove the caps -3- from the mirror base -2-.
• Disconnect the connector for the automatic dimming function -5-.
• Loosen the clips -1- on both sides with a screwdriver.
• Push the mirror base with the interior rearview mirror -2- downward off of the baseplate -4-.

• Remove the lower cable guide -4- from the retainer with the baseplate -1-.
• Remove the lower cable guide -4- from the trim for the roof trim panel -3-.
• Disconnect the connector -5- for the rain sensor -6-.
• Remove the rain sensor -6- from the baseplate -1- in the direction of the -arrow-.
• Remove the upper cable guide -2- from the retainer with the baseplate -1-.
• Remove the upper cable guide -2- from the trim for the roof trim panel -3-.
• Remove the trim for the roof trim panel -3- downward from the roof trim panel. Guide the connector and the wiring harness -5- through the trim while doing this.

Installing

• Install in reverse order of removal.

Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror Retaining Plate, Servicing

Note

• Removal of windshield is no longer necessary, as with previous repair procedure.
• At the same time, it is possible to use the old, detached mirror base.

Windshield, Preparing

• All adhesive and primer reside must be removed up to ceramic coating -1-.
• Clean the adhesive surface using Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.
• Maintain a "drying time" of at least 10 minutes.
• Apply the Glass/Paint Primer -D 009 200 02- on the ceramic coating -1-.
• Let it dry for 10 minutes to maximum one hour.

Preparing the Fallen Retaining Plate

Remove the remaining adhesive:

• Prepare the adhesive surface -1- by "wet-sanding" with fine emery paper (800-1200 grit) until water remains (does not bead and run off) on adhesive surface.
• Then clean using Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.
• Maintain a "drying time" of at least 10 minutes.

Baseplate, Bonding

• Apply the Two-Part Polyurethane Adhesive -D 180 KD2 A1- directly onto the sanded and cleaned adhesive surface -1- on the baseplate.
• Adhesive diameter: approximately 2.5 to 3.0 mm.
• Press the baseplate -1- onto the windshield -2- immediately after applying the adhesive.
• Align the baseplate -1- on its designated position on ceramic coating and secure using adhesive tape.

Excess Adhesive, Cleaning and Removing

• Carefully remove the adhesive tape 0.5 to 1 hours after attaching the mirror base.
• Carefully remove the excess soft adhesive -1- all around using spatula.
• Then remove any remaining excess adhesive using a primer applicator or cloth, saturated with Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.

Note

The interior rearview mirror can be installed 2.5 hours after gluing on the retaining plate.

Overview - Interior Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming Function with Automatic High Beam Assist Control Module -J844- from 05/2011

1. 1
   Baseplate

   • Baseplate for mirror base
   • Bonded to the windshield
   • Interior Rearview Mirror Baseplate, Servicing
2. 2
   Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-

   • Sensor, removing and installing.
   • Sensor, coding.
3. 3
   Upper Wiring Guide

   • Attached to the retaining plate -item 1-
   • Installed in the trim -item 4-
4. 4
   Trim

   • Roof trim panel trim
5. 5
   Lower Wiring Guide

   • Attached to the retaining plate -item 1-
   • Installed in the trim -item 4-
6. 6
   Interior Rearview Mirror

   • With Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242- and Automatic High Beam Assist Control Module -J844-
   • Removing and Installing.
   • The Automatic High Beam Assist Control Module -J844- is installed in the interior rearview mirror and cannot be replaced separately. If there is damage, the entire interior rearview mirror must be replaced.
   • After installing a new interior rearview mirror the coding must be performed: code the Automatic High Beam Assist Control Module -J844- using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
7. 7
   Right Mirror Base Trim
8. 8
   Left Mirror Base Trim

Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror with Automatic High Beam Assist Control Module -J844-, Removing and Installing

Removing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Trim Removal Wedge -3409-

• Switch off the ignition.
• Loosen the retainers for the caps -3- using the Trim Removal Wedge -3409-.
• Remove the caps -3- from the mirror base -2-.
• Disconnect the connector for the automatic dimming function -5-.
• Loosen the clips -1- on both sides with a screwdriver.
• Push the mirror base with the interior rearview mirror -2- downward off of the baseplate -4-.

• Remove the lower cable guide -4- from the retainer with the baseplate -1-.
• Remove the lower cable guide -4- from the trim for the roof trim panel -3-.
• Disconnect the connector -5- for the rain sensor -6-.
• Remove the rain sensor -6- from the baseplate -1- in the direction of the -arrow-.
• Remove the upper cable guide -2- from the retainer with the baseplate -1-.
• Remove the upper cable guide -2- from the trim for the roof trim panel -3-.
• Remove the trim for the roof trim panel -3- downward from the roof trim panel. Guide the connector and the wiring harness -5- through the trim while doing this.

Installing

• Install in reverse order of removal.

Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror Baseplate with Automatic High Beam Assist Control Module -J844-, Servicing

Note

• Removal of windshield is no longer necessary, as with previous repair procedure.
• At the same time, it is possible to use the old, detached mirror base.
• The repair is described in → Chapter "Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror Retaining Plate, Servicing".

Interior Rearview Mirror and Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242- Cap, Removing and Installing

Removing

• Switch off the ignition.
• Press the cap -1- lightly inward on both sides in the region of the latching mechanisms and carefully remove from the retaining plate -2-.
• Disconnect the connector.
• Carefully push the interior rearview mirror with mirror base downward and off from the retaining plate -2-.
• Carefully loosen the Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242- cover from the mounts.

Installing

Note

Check all the fasteners for damage and replace if necessary.

Install in reverse order of removal.