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Replacement of External Rear-View Mirror Glass

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 5, MK 5, Golf V - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Part: Side mirror

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If only the glass of the external rear-view mirror is broken, it can be replaced without removing the mirror itself: the glass is indeed secured by plastic tabs to the internal support of the mirror, allowing for adjustment; to detach the old glass, lever at the back to release the tabs, then disconnect the wires of the demisting system and proceed in reverse for the installation of the new glass: first connect the wires of the demisting system and align the glass so that the fastening tabs fit into the corresponding support.


Updated on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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