BMW 51163404636 Mirror Glass Heated Convex Right

Many of the mirror components are separately available from an authorized BMW dealer, including the glass and outside plastic housing. Two types of outside mirrors are available on X3 models: standard mirrors, which are power adjusted and heated, and optional mirrors that offer power adjustment, heating, and power folding. Both versions feature automatic dip, which includes an automatic curb monitor for the passenger side. To activate the passenger side exterior mirror tilt function, move the mirror adjustment switch to the driver's mirror position. When the transmission is placed in reverse, the passenger side mirror tilts downward to help the driver monitor the area directly adjacent to the car during parking, such as curbs. To deactivate this feature, set the mirror adjustment switch to the passenger's mirror position. Mirror functions are controlled by the General Module (GM5 Redesign), which sends mirror movement instructions to the electronics in the mirrors. Potentiometers in the mirror electronics monitor position, while the mirror switch in the driver door module communicates with the GM5RD via the LIN bus.

More pressure is used to disengage the glass from the mounting base hence if one wants to replace them, the process will involve breaking the glass. Additional safety measure for glass include covering the entire glass with a masking tape or using hand gloves when removing it. It is also recommended that the mirror glass is at an absolute minimum of the room temperature to avoid the cases where small plastic parts or glass break. While the mirror glass is held in the middle of the housing frame rotate the mirror housing so that one side of the mirror sits flush with the housing. Place the thin plastic between the glass and the frame at the middle and slowly twist the glass in a clockwise and anticlockwise manner to loosen it from the retaining clips. Slide out the glass and disengage the wiring plug contacts, then it is advisable to place the mirror glass in a secure location. The wiring must be reconnected, the mirror glass must be placed in the housing aligning the retainers made of plastic, and then firmly placing the mirror glass down to lock the retaining clip.