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How to Replace the External Wing Mirror on a Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, Golf 4, MK 4 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Side mirror

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Today’s information will show you how to remove and replace the external wing mirror on a Volkswagen Golf. First, open the front door and begin to remove the door panel by unscrewing all the fixing screws; then remove the triangular plastic cover and unscrew the fixing screws of the external wing mirror, allowing you to slide it out and remove it, as illustrated in the video.

At this point, install the new mirror, securing it properly and finally adjusting the glass, following the video tutorial to the end!


Updated on 1 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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Glow plugs, as the name suggests, raise the temperature of the engine in diesel vehicles to allow for easier starting. The manufacturer, in this case, Fiat for the Ducato 2.3 Multijet, specifies how often they should be replaced, and a warning light will illuminate when it's time. This work is carried out under the bonnet. First, remove the upper engine cover, then lift the coil and, using a socket wrench of the appropriate size, unscrew the glow plug to remove it from the base, followed by installing the new one.

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