Removing and installing cover for mirror - vehicles from 06.2009 onwards — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

• Special tools named: T10383/1

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• Mask the area around the mirror housing with a soft cloth to protect the paintwork.
• Unplug electrical connector (2) for lane change assist warning lamp on front of mounting (3) for mirror adjustment unit.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove mirror adjustment unit . [Note: Mask the area around the mirror housing with a soft cloth to protect the paintwork.]
2. Remove bolt (4).
3. If fitted, unscrew bolt (3).
4. Carefully detach cover (2) from housing (1) using wedge T10383/1.
5. Use wedge T10383/1 to disengage cover (1) from signal repeater (2), as shown in illustration.

6. Use wedge T10383/1 to disengage housing (3) from mounting for mirror adjustment unit (4).
7. Release retaining clip (1).
8. Insert a screwdriver (4) through opening (arrow) in mounting for mirror adjustment unit (3) and release retaining clip (2).
9. Pull exterior mirror housing (2) off cover (1)(arrow), and at the same time carefully release retaining tabs (3, 4).
10. On vehicles with lane change assist function, pull exterior mirror housing (1) off only to the extent that electrical connector becomes visible.
11. Unplug electrical connector (2) for lane change assist warning lamp on front of mounting (3) for mirror adjustment unit.
12. Lift off exterior mirror housing (1) and unplug electrical connector (2).
13. Remove turn signal repeater bulb Electrical system94Lights in exterior mirror; Removing and installing turn signal repeater bulb L131/L132.

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