Removing and installing mirror adjustment switch E43: Audi Q7
Step-by-step removing and installing mirror adjustment switch E43 for the Audi Q7: 16 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)
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- When installing, make sure symbol trim is inserted before the mirror adjustment switch.
📋 Procedure
- Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
- Remove door trim (front) 70.
- Detach insulating mat from door trim.
- Disengage air duct (1) at door trim (arrows).
- Detach insulating mat (3) from door trim.
- Unplug electrical connectors (1) and (2).
- Unscrew bolts (arrows).
- Detach armrest (1) in direction of (arrow).
- Detach switch mounting from armrest.
- Use small screwdriver to carefully release retaining hooks (arrows).
- Pull mirror adjustment switch E43(item 1) downwards out of switch mounting. [Note: When installing, make sure symbol trim is inserted before the mirror adjustment switch.]
- Press switch into switch mounting until retaining hooks engage.
- Fit switch mounting into armrest.
- Install armrest 70.
- Install air duct 70.
- Install door trim (front) 70.
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