Removing and installing the interior rearview mirror · Removing the interior rearview mirror

911 Carrera (996) Interior equipment Removing and installing the interior rearview mirror Removing the interior rearview mirror No. Procedure Instructions 1 Secure the pliers Set the pliers with the projecting plastic parts to the wind- screen to the diameter of the mirror base and secure to the mirror base. 2 Detach the mirror Turn the interior rearviewmirror through 900 by the mirror base using the pliers (special tool 9578). Releasethe pliers from the mirror base. 3 Remove the mirror Unclip the base of the interior rearview mirror from the retainer plate on the windscreenl. The small aluminium chip in the locking area must be removed after the interiolr rearview mirror has been removed from its base, as it otherwise cannot be ensured that the mirror ~rill be seated securely when fitted. If the mirror is bleing fitted for the second or third time, inspec1: locking area of the mirror base for signs of wear and replace the mirror if necessary. Removing the interior rearview mirror No. Procedure Instructions 4 Insertthe mirror Clip the base of the interior rearviewmirror, rotated through 90°, into the retainer plate on the windscreen, 5 Secure the mirror Secure the pliers special tool 9578 with the projecting plastic parts to the windscreen on the mirror base. Turn the mirror base through 900 while simultaneously pressing againstthe retainer plate with the pliers. The mirror must not be turned past the locking point. Releasethe pliers from the mirror base. 68 27 19 Removing and installing the interior rearview mirror 68 -3 Printed in Germany, 1997 996681