Removing and installing automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016)

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition.
2. Using removal wedge3409, release fasteners of caps (3).
3. Remove cover caps (3) from mirror foot (2).
4. Detach connector for automatic dimming function (5).
5. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, slightly loosen retaining clips (1) on both sides.

6. Push mirror foot together with interior mirror (2) downwards off the retaining plate (4).
7. Release lower cable guide (4) from fastener (1) in retaining plate.
8. Pull lower cable guide (4) out of trim piece for roof trim (3).
9. Detach connector (5) for rain sensor (6).
10. Remove rain sensor (6) from retaining plate (1) in (direction of arrow).
11. Detach upper cable guide (2) from catch with retaining plate (1).
12. Pull upper cable guide (2) out of trim piece for roof trim (3).
13. Remove trim piece for roof trim (3) downwards from roof trim. In doing so, push connector together with wiring harness (5) through trim piece.
14. Install in reverse order of removal.

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