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How to Remove the Left Side Wing Mirror on the Golf 6

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 6, Golf VI, Golf 6, 5K1 - Years 2008-2012
Part: Side mirror

Removing the left side wing mirror of the Volkswagen Golf 6 is an extremely simple task that you can do independently. The first step is to remove the door panel; for this, you can rely on one of our tutorial videos available on the site. Once the panel is removed, you can begin to take off the mirror. To do this, remove the inner side cover and then use a 6mm spanner to unscrew the two screws that secure it to the door. Disconnect the relevant connectors as shown in the video and then unclip the mirror.

Updated on 6 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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