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Replacing the External Wing Mirror on the Volkswagen Tiguan

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan 5N, MK 1 - Years 2007-2016
Part: Side mirror

Today's instructions will guide you on how to disassemble and replace the external wing mirror on the Volkswagen Tiguan. First, open the front door of the vehicle and start removing the door panel; to do this, unscrew all the fixing screws, disconnect the handle cable and the electric connector of the window switch. At this point, unscrew the screws of the wing mirror, disconnecting the adjustment connector to pull the mirror out from the outside; replace it with the new one and finally adjust the angle of the glass!

Posted on 2 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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