Removing and installing exterior mirror, electrically adjustable — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 121, BL1

📋 Procedure

1. If window winder is fitted, remove it .
2. Remove front door trim General body repairs, interior70Door trims; Removing and installing front door trim.
3. Remove cover or front loudspeaker (3)Communication91Sound system; Overview of fitting locations - sound system.
4. Disconnect connectors (2 and 4) for exterior mirror (1).
5. Unscrew bolts (5) from exterior mirror (1).

6. Swivel lower part of exterior mirror (1) away from the door a little (arrow a) and pull it downwards out of window channel (arrow b).
7. Thread electric cable through hole in door and remove exterior mirror (1).
8. Check that the foam part (3) is correctly installed in the door.
9. Thread wires (3 and 5) for exterior mirror (1) through opening in door.
10. Push exterior mirror (1) into window channel (2) from below (arrow a) and press the lower part onto the door (arrow b).
11. Screw in and tighten bolts (6) for exterior mirror (1).
12. Connect connectors (3 and 5) for exterior mirror (1).
13. Install cover or front loudspeaker (3)Communication91Sound system; Overview of fitting locations - sound system.
14. Install front door trim General body repairs, interior70Door trims; Removing and installing front door trim.

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