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How to Replace the External Wing Mirror on a Volvo V40

Model: Volvo V40 MK 1 - Years 1995-2012
Part: Side mirror

Let’s briefly go through the steps needed to remove and replace the external wing mirror on a Volvo V40. First, open the front door and start removing the door panel by unscrewing all the fixing screws; then disconnect the electric connector for the window switch, as shown in the video. Next, unscrew the screws of the external wing mirror, disconnecting the electric adjustment connector; then install the new mirror from the outside, securing it from the inside and reassembling the door panel!

Updated on 1 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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