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Removing the External Rearview Mirror

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Side mirror

To remove the external rearview mirror, you must first take off the door panel to access the wiring connector for the electric adjustment control. Once you have removed the panel and disconnected the connector, take off the triangular plastic cover located right at the mirror and unscrew the mounting pins; one is located behind the door seal. At this point, you can remove the mirror and repair or replace it as needed. Proceed in reverse for reinstallation, carefully repositioning the cable.

Updated on 9 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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You can purchase an aftermarket gear shift cover complete with a knob, made of leather with coloured stitching. The disassembly is quite straightforward: start by unscrewing the gear shift knob by twisting it. Next, detach the trim at the base of the gear lever by prying along the edges. Then, remove the chrome trim that holds the gaiter in place, peeling off the leather edges from the plastic support. Apply new double-sided adhesive to the plastic tabs to insert and stick the edges of the new gaiter, securing it with the chrome trim. Finally, fit the gaiter complete with the knob onto the gear lever, securing it with the appropriate screws and reattaching the trim to the tunnel support.

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