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Replacing the Glass of the External Rear-View Mirror on the Citroen 2CV

Model: Citroen 2cv MK 1 - Years: 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959
Part: Side mirror

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These brief steps will show you how to remove and replace the glass of the external rear-view mirror on the Citroen 2CV. First, move to the side and start unscrewing the screw of the mirror arm to remove it; now use pliers to remove the mirror frame, allowing you to subsequently remove the glass, as shown in the video.

At this point, install the new glass and the new joint, finally securing the external rear-view mirror to the bodywork; all that's left is to adjust it!


Updated on 20 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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