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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing exterior mirror

Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 left exterior mirror (right side is similar) — starting with removing the front door trim.

 
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
   

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-

  Note
Removal and installation are described only for the left exterior mirror. The right side is similar.

Removing and installing exterior mirror

Removing
–  Remove front door trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
–  Unclip cover -3- detaching adhesive tape -4- while doing so.
–  Remove loudspeaker → Electrical system; Rep. gr.91.
–  Reach through opening in loudspeaker, and disconnect connector -8- for exterior mirror-1-.
–  Unscrew bolts -5- from exterior mirror -1-.
–  Remove control unit for door, and detach clip -7- installed behind it -arrows-.
–  Thread electric wire -6- through hole in door, and remove exterior mirror -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal observing the following:
–  If adhesive tape of clip are damaged, remove cover.
–  Then check function.
Specified torques
  Bolts → Item

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing exterior mirror — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 exterior mirror housing?
    Remove the door trim and inner triangular cover, disconnect the wiring, unbolt the two mounting bolts (9 Nm) and lift the mirror off the door.
    Assembly overview - exterior mirror
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