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Removing the External Wing Mirror

Model: Volkswagen Bora MK 6 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Side mirror

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To remove the external wing mirror, first detach the door panel: remove the handle cover to access the screws underneath; also unscrew the screws located under the bottom edge of the panel and release the clips; to complete the removal, disconnect the lock cable and the connectors for the window lifter and mirror adjustment; once the panel is removed, take off the triangular plastic cover located directly in front of the mirror and unscrew the corresponding fixing pins.


Updated on 17 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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