Removing and installing mirror base — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

• Renewed: mirror base seal

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• Renew mirror base seal if damaged.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove mirror glass .
2. Remove housing for exterior mirror and mirror adjustment unit .
3. Remove bolts (2, 4, 5).
4. Detach mirror base (1) from door and guide electrical wiring harness (3) through hole. [Note: Renew mirror base seal if damaged.]
5. Position mirror base (2) on outer door panel.

6. Screw in bolts (3) and (4) until mirror base makes contact with outer door panel.
7. Check gap width between outer door panel and mirror base.
8. If gap width is not the same all around, apply hexagon key (6) to hole at hexagon socket for adjuster screw (5) and adjust gap width.
9. Tighten bolts (1, 3, 4).
10. Check gap width again and repeat adjustment if necessary.

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