DIY: Cleaning Contacts / Replacing Dip Mirror Motor

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DIY: Replacing Dip Mirror Motor

Problem: No Vertical operation of the Passenger Side Mirror.


Enjoy.

What you need:
- e70 x5 (my 2008 X5 E70 4.8i, N62), or a BMW X5
- basic tools to include: t-10 star socket, small ratchet, panel removal tool



Replacement Parts:
- possibly new passenger side mirror motor assembly



Disclaimer: in no way does reading this post authorize you to do this repair yourself. You should always service your BMW at an authorized BMW Service point. Death and injury may/will result if you undertake this repair.




Things to know / research:
- this project should take about 60 minutes.
- Dip mirror in reverse only works when slider switch (next to mirror control) is slid towards passenger door (for passenger mirror operation)
- http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...d-writeup.html
- 001 BMW X5 HCE-C500 TOPVIEW camera installation - YouTube
- http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...oken-tilt.html


Work To Be Performed:

- using a plastic pry tool remove the back of the mirror housing by separating it from the front part, pull apart manually (slowly work it around)





- bend the mirror housing towards the car, with mirror facing outwards



- push on mirror, closest to car, to reveal access to internal clips



NOTE: I could not get enough space and have used screwdriver from the back of the housing to slowly release clips, afterwards moving to front of the mirror and continuing until fully released



- release mirror clips, support mirror not to drop it



- disconnect electrical connector
- remove four t-10 star screws from the main part of mirror frame



- pull the frame off

- remove one star screw closest the car, and one at lower right



- remove small lower frame, followed by main lower frame


- remove mirror motor from mirror main support



- separate the mirror backing from the motor housing (there are four clips you need to push outwards on, and main center stud)



- remove protective rubber cover




- remove four t-10 star screws from the motor housing



- pry apart and separate top from bottom housing



- remove two control arms from the motor assembly



- notice grease covered contacts




- remove contact boards with needle nose pliers



- clean contacts with cotton swabs, and reinstall in the housing



- clean contacts on mirror control arms



- reinstall control arms, and secure with previously removed hardware (Don’t be like me a loose screws)



- reinstall remaining in reverse order
- test operation, if it still does not work you possibly will need a new motor assembly $280.00 at the dealer (or there abouts)

Drive It Like You Stole It!