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How to remove the external rear-view mirror of a Volkswagen Golf 6?

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 6, MK 6, 5K1, Golf VI - Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Side mirror

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Removing the electric external rear-view mirror of a Volkswagen Golf 6, or any car in general, usually occurs because you want to paint the plastic cover, or for repairs or even to replace it. The video above explains and shows how to do it: Use a plastic trim removal tool to remove the reflector, then move on to the aforementioned cover, which needs to be unscrewed to access the internal part of the structure.

Complete the process by removing the internal pin that secures the mirror to the bodywork.


Updated on 26 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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