Install X4 M40i rearview mirror on my X4 20d

TomaGo · 11-08-2016, 01:29 PM

Hello,

Here is a tutorial in pictures on changing the rearview mirrors of BMW X3, X4, X5, X6. They are sharing the same parts. The experiment should be similar to the rest of the BMW range.

I have installed the Ferric Grey caps from a BMW X4 M40i part

TomaGo · 11-08-2016, 01:34 PM

Replace BMW mirror caps:

This is quite easy and is done with a screwdriver.

The cap is held by 2 large clips that are under the mirror.

1 / Lower mirror and pull with fingers :

2 / Beware of cables :

3 / Use a screwdriver to push the 2 large clips that are in the top hole on the right and left (white in the picture).
Pull strongly the cap at the same time (by hand). Attention to small clips around the back. . Almost impossible to take apart without breaking

4 / It is disassembled, you can install the new part :

5 / Here is the result :

Reproduce the same thing on the other side, adjust your mirrors and enjoy !

You can find more details on my French BMW forum : http://www.ma-bmw.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27753

Sorry for my bad English

Thomas

TomaGo · 11-08-2016, 01:35 PM

Another view outside :

I really like it !

And you, what do you think about this mod ?

Yocal · 11-09-2016, 09:57 AM

I have also replaced the mirrors on my X4 with aftermarket wide angle/convex mirrors on the left and right. Aids visibility so much with the X4's blind spots. Can't live without it now.

http://www.etkbmw.com/bmw/EN/search/...28/51167362320

BMW Part Numbers
51167362320 (#2 in the illustration above)
51167407817 (#4 in the illustration above)

TomaGo · 11-09-2016, 11:07 AM

:-)

m7mad · 11-09-2016, 01:00 PM

Looking nice, I should have replaced my covers instead of caps only. Does the mirror have auto dimming feature.

TomaGo · 11-10-2016, 12:48 PM

Yes, mine have auto dimming feature.

DBU · 11-10-2016, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomaGo

Yes, mine have auto dimming feature.

Both exterior mirrors have auto-dimming? Here in USA, BMW only offer auto-dimming on the driver's side mirror - not on the passenger side.
What year/model is your X4?

DBU · 11-10-2016, 09:33 PM

The Ferric Grey caps look great on your dark car. I also have the Ferric Grey caps, but on a Mineral Grey car and the contrast is not big enough. But no choice in the matter for a 2017 X4 M40i. Hey - wanna sell your old caps?

Yocal · 11-11-2016, 03:32 PM

Nice work with the GIF, TomaGo 😂

Did your original side mirrors not have that turn signal LED strip?

TomaGo · 11-19-2016, 03:25 PM

The blinkin was allready present, it is standart on all the X4

TomaGo · 11-19-2016, 03:26 PM

Here are a few new pictures :

Duke I · 11-22-2016, 07:50 AM

Nicely done DIY job. Thanks for posting. Duke

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TomaGo Private First Class 91 Rep 183 Posts Drives: BMW X4 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Replace BMW mirror caps: This is quite easy and is done with a screwdriver. The cap is held by 2 large clips that are under the mirror. 1 / Lower mirror and pull with fingers : 2 / Beware of cables : 3 / Use a screwdriver to push the 2 large clips that are in the top hole on the right and left (white in the picture). Pull strongly the cap at the same time (by hand). Attention to small clips around the back. . Almost impossible to take apart without breaking 4 / It is disassembled, you can install the new part : 5 / Here is the result : Reproduce the same thing on the other side, adjust your mirrors and enjoy ! You can find more details on my French BMW forum : http://www.ma-bmw.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27753 Sorry for my bad English Thomas
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Yocal Private First Class 21 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2015 X4 28i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I have also replaced the mirrors on my X4 with aftermarket wide angle/convex mirrors on the left and right. Aids visibility so much with the X4's blind spots. Can't live without it now. http://www.etkbmw.com/bmw/EN/search/...28/51167362320 BMW Part Numbers 51167362320 (#2 in the illustration above) 51167407817 (#4 in the illustration above)
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DBU Captain 233 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2022 X4MC - Marina Bay Blue Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	The Ferric Grey caps look great on your dark car. I also have the Ferric Grey caps, but on a Mineral Grey car and the contrast is not big enough. But no choice in the matter for a 2017 X4 M40i. Hey - wanna sell your old caps? __________________ '22 ///X4M Competition - fully loaded Marina Bay Blue. Lowered on MSS springs. 20" x 10 ET20 Vertini RFS1.2 wheels wrapped in Firestone Indy 500 Firehawk 275/40 tires (square setup). Hers: '15 X4 2.8i - Glacier Silver - loaded M-Sport
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