Removing and installing interior mirror, rain sensor — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

📋 Procedure

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

6. Push mirror foot together with interior mirror (2) downwards off the retaining plate (4).
7. Detach lower cable conduit (4) from catch with retaining plate (1).
8. Pull lower cable conduit (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 conduit (2) from catch with retaining plate (1).
12. Pull upper cable conduit (2) out of trim piece for roof trim (3).
13. Remove trim piece for roof trim (3) downwards out of 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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