Removing and installing exterior mirror housing: Audi TT Mk2

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

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• When using new mounting plates, adapter must be engaged first .
• When fitting, housing must be pressed fully onto base before folding it back.
• Adapter must first be fitted onto mirror base (3).

📋 Procedure

1. Unplug electrical connectors for mirror motor and mirror heating.
2. Tilt mirror forwards as far as it will go.
3. Unscrew bolt (6) at mirror base.
4. Lift housing off mirror base. [Note: When using new mounting plates, adapter must be engaged first .]
5. When fitting, housing must be pressed fully onto base before folding it back.

6. The corresponding adapter (2) is supplied loose together with the new mounting plate (1).
7. Adapter must first be fitted onto mirror base (3).
8. With mounting plate angled towards rear, press it onto adapter and then pivot it forward into normal position.
9. Adapter will then engage in mounting plate.
10. Unscrew bolts (arrows) from underside of housing and from mounting plate
11. Detach housing above mounting plate upwards.

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