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How to Remove the Exterior Wing Mirror on Volkswagen Golf Mk4

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Side mirror

In this short video, follow the steps to remove the exterior wing mirror on a Volkswagen Golf Mk4. First, open the front door and start by removing the door panel, unscrewing all the fixing screws; then disconnect the handle cable and the electrical connector found at the back. Next, remove the triangular plastic cover and unscrew the fixing screws of the wing mirror using a T45 torx key; disconnect the electrical connector and remove the wing mirror from the outside!

Updated on 15 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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