General body repairs, exterior

Removing and installing mirror trim

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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 mirror trim. The right side is similar.
Removing and installing mirror trim

Removing

  • Remove mirror glass → Chapter.
  • Remove mirror cover → Chapter.
  • Remove bolts -2-.
  • Release mirror frame -1- from catches.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal observing the following:

  • Then check function.

Specified torques

Bolts → Item

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Golf quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.