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Replacement of External Wing Mirror Glass

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years 1996-2005
Part: Side mirror

The glass of the external wing mirror can easily break when crossing paths with another vehicle and colliding with each other's mirrors, or it may be found broken after leaving the vehicle parked on a narrow street: in these circumstances, it is always advisable to fold in the mirrors before passing another vehicle or when leaving it parked (many cars automatically fold the mirrors when locking the car). That said, replacing the glass is extremely simple as it is sufficient to unclip it from the mount, disconnect the wires for the heating system, connect them to the new glass, and clip it back into the mount.

Updated on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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