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Removing and installing lane change assist warning lamp in exterior mirror K233/K234 — VW

Removing and installing lane change assist warning lamp in exterior mirror K233/K234 on VW: 6 steps, 1 torque figure.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

6 steps 1 torque figure torque figures merged from 4 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

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  • In the event of one of more defective LEDs, the lane change assist warning lamp in exterior mirror must be replaced completely.
  • Risk of shatteringThe mirror glass could break.When doing this repair work, always wear protective gloves. — Fit mirror glass on adjuster unit and press mirror glass on.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

TorqueFastener / step
1 Nm (0.7 lb-ft)Tighten securing screws of trim frame

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove mirror glass General body repairs, exterior66Exterior mirror; Removing and installing mirror glass.
  2. Unfasten connector (1) and disconnect.
  3. Compress the catches (arrows) on top and bottom.
  4. Remove lane change assist warning lamp in exterior mirror(2) towards outside from mirror housing. [Note: In the event of one of more defective LEDs, the lane change assist warning lamp in exterior mirror must be replaced completely.] [Note: When pressing down on the mirror glass, ensure that only the centre is subjected to pressure.]
  5. ⚠ Risk of shatteringThe mirror glass could break.When doing this repair work, always wear protective gloves. — Fit mirror glass on adjuster unit and press mirror glass on.
  6. Tighten securing screws of trim frame to 1 Nm. — 1 Nm (0.7 lb-ft)

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TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.

The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.

Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.