How to Replace the Volkswagen Side Door Mirror Easy DIY
Do you need to replace the side mirror of your Volkswagen? This guide will walk you through exactly how to do it! Replacing a side mirror on any car takes a little bit of time and patience, as you have to remove some large parts to be able to access the mirror.
Are you more of a visual learner? Follow along with our video guide below!
How to Replace the Side Door Mirror in a Volkswagen
What you will need
- VW Door Mirror
- Triple Square Bit
- Dash Removal Kit
- Torx Bit Set
- Ratchet Wrench
How to change the VW side mirror
1. Park the vehicle, set the parking brakes, and open the driver’s door. If your broken mirror is on the passenger side, open that door instead.
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2. Remove the door panel. First, remove the window switch to expose the bolt behind it. You also have a couple of bolts on the door panel that need to be removed. For more help, watch our video and guide on how to remove the VW door panel. 
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and plastic panel covering the bolt holding the mirror in place by lifting it up.
4. Use a triple-square bit to remove the mirror bolt. 
5. Remove the mirror from the door.
6. Install the new mirror and door panel by following these steps in reverse order.
While the video and pictures in this guide are from a 2016 VW Jetta, these steps will help you replace the door mirror on a Volkswagen Bora, Golf, CC, EOS, GTI, Passat, and other models. If your VW door mirror is broken, in some cases, you can replace just the mirror without replacing the mirror housing.
We hope you find the Volkswagen Side Door Mirror Replacement guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Volkswagen.
