Author Topic: Door mirror, the painted cover, how do you remove it and refit it?  (Read 25191 times)

Offline Keithuk

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I know this is an old thread but how come your pictures have been removed Mike?
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Offline mike.

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I hosted the pictures on my web space and at the moment I am having arguments with the hosting agent.  :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Hopefully have them back in a few days.
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Offline ScottA

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I just tried to do this and broke my drivers side mirror glass!

Offline R32DXT

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I did exactly the same when I tried to lever the glass out on the passenger side one, there's a definite knack and not one I possess for sure
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Offline ScottA

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I did exactly the same when I tried to lever the glass out on the passenger side one, there's a definite knack and not one I possess for sure

I might attempt the passenger one tomorrow - but I would rather not replace 2 mirrors!

Offline mike.

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Pictures back up again, the "HOW TO" HERE gives a bit more detail on removing the glass.
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Offline JoeGTI

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Hi guys,
Some fool clipped my drivers mirror the other day. I thought I'd gotten away with no damage, but alas no! My indicator lens is slightly damaged... Weird, it's the tiny little bit of the lens on the inside of the mirror housing that you can see from inside the car that broke off, the force of the hit must have forced it to snap.

Anyway it's mainly a minor cosmetic issue, but there's a hole now where it should be covered so I reckon water will eventually mess up the lens!

I managed to take the mirror apart. Really easy, followed the excellent instructions here, glass pops off easy enough. Here's the damage:




My qustion is, is the following all one part? I couldnt see any way of separating the indicator lens from the black plastic bottom. It seems to be plastic welded on, didn't see any screws or clips! And if it is one piece, does anyone have a part number and a rough cost??






I might replace the yellowy puddle lights with LED ones while I'm at it  :smiley:


EDIT! Looks like I'm right, it is all one part, see here - http://www.eaceuroparts.com/parts/parts_search_page/60/2011/GOLF6C

Part num is 5K0 949 102

« Last Edit: 02 May 2012, 23:22 by JoeGTI »
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Offline Keithuk

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My tell tail broke of mine when it fell out I tried super glue but it wouldn't take. I don't recall it allowing water into the indicator there is no hole there.
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Offline JoeGTI

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My tell tail broke of mine when it fell out I tried super glue but it wouldn't take. I don't recall it allowing water into the indicator there is no hole there.

I tried super glue too. Didn't work either! There's definitely a hole in mine, I've covered it with clear tape for now. I'll get the replacement part at some stage, no rush.
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Offline WHITEY20

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Great tips, cheers Mike. Going to try myslef and hope not to break the glass  :tongue:

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