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Title: HOW TO: Dismantle mirror housing
Post by: mike. on 11 November 2010, 18:21

1. Remove Mirror Glass

Protect edge of housing from paint damage using fabric-reinforced adhesive tape, for example.
-   Press bottom of mirror glass -1- into mirror housing -3-.
-   Push mirror glass -1- using assembly lever -80-200- in -direction of arrow a- off of bracket -2- and housing -3-.
-   Swivel mirror glass -1- to side -direction of arrow b- and detach connector contacts -4- for mirror heating on back of mirror glass -1-.


(http://www.thewindinglane.co.uk/images/mk6gti/mirror5.jpg)

2. Remove Frame

-  Remove bolts -2-.
-  Release locking hooks -arrows a- from mirror housing using a screwdriver.
-  Lever out locking mechanism -arrows b- from underneath using a screwdriver.
-  Raise frame -1- on side using assembly lever -80-200-.
-  Remove frame -1-.

(http://www.thewindinglane.co.uk/images/mk6gti/mirror2.jpg)


3. Frame Continued

- Lever out locking mechanism -arrows a- on mirror housing -1- from underneath using a screwdriver.
- Push together detent hooks -arrows b- and remove mirror housing -1- from turn signal -2-.

(http://www.thewindinglane.co.uk/images/mk6gti/mirror1.jpg)


4. Removing Side turn Signal and entry light

Removing entry light in exterior mirror

-   Push entry light in exterior mirror -3- out of turn signal -1- in -direction of arrow-.
-   Pull bulb holder -4- out of entry light in exterior mirror -3-.

Removing turn signal
-   Detach connector -2- from turn signal -1-.

(http://www.thewindinglane.co.uk/images/mk6gti/mirror3.jpg)

Title: Re: HOW TO: Dismantle mirror housing
Post by: Obbzi on 17 April 2013, 23:52

Excellent guide! Will use this when I attempt to upgrade my puddle lights to led's :cool:

Does anyone know if you need canbus friendly LED's to avoid an error message?

Title: Re: HOW TO: Dismantle mirror housing
Post by: Buck on 20 February 2015, 18:14

Hi

Can anybody confirm the torn bolt size in (2) above?  Are they T10?

I need to remove mine as some kind sole has damaged the indicator strip and hoping I can dismantle and glue it back together or buy the clear part.

thanks

Title: Re: HOW TO: Dismantle mirror housing
Post by: Obbzi on 28 March 2015, 15:01

Had a quick go at mine, mirror now has a big crack in it  :cry: :cry: :cry: