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Outside Mirrors

The outside mirrors of the E65 have heated glass as standard.

The mirrors also incorporate an automatic auto-dim function (electro-chromatic) which applies a voltage to the gel element in the mirror to the darken glass. The light sensor is located in the rear view mirror.

Driver's side and passenger's side mirror is electrically adjustable and can be swivelled in.

The mirror glass is snap fit into the cup (no bayonet lock).

The trim cap is also snap fitted. The mirror glass has to be removed before the cap can be removed.

Three screws install from the inside, securing the outside mirror to the door. Removal/Installation requires removing the door lining, because the cable connector is plugged into the door module.

Fig 1: Identifying Outside Mirrors Components
G03391236Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.