Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.6 BiFuel, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.6 TDI, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.2 TSI, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.4 16V, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.6 FSI, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.9 TDI, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 2.0 FSI, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.9 TDI, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.6, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 2.0 TDI, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.4 16V, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.4 TSI, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.4 TSI, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 2.0 TDI, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 2.0 TDI, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.4 FSI, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.4 TSI, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.4 TSI, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.6 MultiFuel, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 2.0 TDI, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.6 TDI, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.2 TSI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Glass For Wing Mirror for GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) and other VW models
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Tools
Replacement: glass for wing mirror – VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521). Tools you might need:
Electronic spray
Plastic trim tool
Replacement: glass for wing mirror – VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left side mirror glass.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Tilt the mirror glass out of the housing.
  2. Step 2
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    Carefully release the mirror glass from its attachment. Use a plastic trim tool.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the mirror glass.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: glass for wing mirror – VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  4. Step 4
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    Detach the mirror heating connectors.
  5. Step 5
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    Treat the mirror heating connectors. Use dielectric grease.
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