How to unplug this connector behind rear mirror?

misofly · 08-05-2022, 08:33 PM

Would anyone know how to unplug this connector behind the rear mirror? It will not budge and having trouble finding the tension if there is one.

Reason: Trying to install a FITCAMX dash cam.

Thanks in advanced!

thestimp · 08-05-2022, 08:36 PM

On the otherside there might be a pinch connecter, use a small paperclip or flat head to press it down and pull out, if there is no connector you should just be able to pull it out with a little force. BUT alsways assume there is a connector if you cant see properly. Theres a forum in here somewhere that I think has a walk through, search via dashcam in the last 6 months.

Mrdonbonjovi · 08-05-2022, 09:15 PM

Stick a small jewelers screw driver here between the connectors to lift the retention feature.

Just did this to free the connector for a mirror tap.

freshxdough · 08-06-2022, 05:23 PM

Push it forward, then yank it. It has a very tiny little retention tab. No clip or anything. Just even pressure hold all the wires and pull out.

08-05-2022, 08:33 PM	#1
misofly New Member 12 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW X3M Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	How to unplug this connector behind rear mirror? Would anyone know how to unplug this connector behind the rear mirror? It will not budge and having trouble finding the tension if there is one. Reason: Trying to install a FITCAMX dash cam. Thanks in advanced! Attached Images
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thestimp Lieutenant Colonel 969 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 22 X3MC MBB - C-17 Globemaster Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 X3mC [10.00] 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	On the otherside there might be a pinch connecter, use a small paperclip or flat head to press it down and pull out, if there is no connector you should just be able to pull it out with a little force. BUT alsways assume there is a connector if you cant see properly. Theres a forum in here somewhere that I think has a walk through, search via dashcam in the last 6 months.
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Mrdonbonjovi Enlisted Member 23 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 328i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Stick a small jewelers screw driver here between the connectors to lift the retention feature. Just did this to free the connector for a mirror tap. Attached Images
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freshxdough BMW Elite Master Tech \| HV Gen 5 \| HV Specialist 3509 Rep 4,204 Posts Drives: 2024 iX 50 \| 2020 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Push it forward, then yank it. It has a very tiny little retention tab. No clip or anything. Just even pressure hold all the wires and pull out.
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