MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: stealthwolf on November 27, 2008, 03:00:41 pm

Title: Removing wing mirror covers
Post by: stealthwolf on November 27, 2008, 03:00:41 pm
Getting them touched up for free provided I take them off.

How easy is it to take them off? Or would I have to dismantle the whole mirror assembly?
Title: Re: Removing wing mirror covers
Post by: joesgti on November 27, 2008, 03:01:58 pm
2 min job!! use a screw driver and "prise" them of, they shuld just click out  :smiley:
Title: Re: Removing wing mirror covers
Post by: stealthwolf on November 27, 2008, 03:19:37 pm
Where do I stick the screwdriver and which way do I apply the force?
Title: Re: Removing wing mirror covers
Post by: MAT ED30 on November 27, 2008, 03:32:54 pm
Where do I stick the screwdriver and which way do I apply the force?

have a look
http://rabbitownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/smoked-mirror-indicators-asymmetrical-mirror-6967.html?s=92f967bd7f01388f62d707cdb1036287&p=82376
Title: Re: Removing wing mirror covers
Post by: bacillus on November 27, 2008, 04:10:29 pm
Getting them touched up for free

I hope no-one gets the wrong idea...   :laugh:
Title: Re: Removing wing mirror covers
Post by: joesgti on November 27, 2008, 04:31:49 pm
Where do I stick the screwdriver and which way do I apply the force?

have a look
http://rabbitownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/smoked-mirror-indicators-asymmetrical-mirror-6967.html?s=92f967bd7f01388f62d707cdb1036287&p=82376

WOWWOWOW!! I DID NOT DO ALL THAT!!

between the indiactor and the cover,  :smiley:
Title: Re: Removing wing mirror covers
Post by: WhiteGTI on November 27, 2008, 04:51:37 pm
Dunno how you got them off then Joe! You must have been very lucky! Did you not snap the clips? Or did you change the indicators at the same time - as the new indicator housings will provide you with new clips.

The mirror covers are held on via two clips that you can only access from going in behind the mirror motor, i.e. taking everything off as per that guide.
Title: Re: Removing wing mirror covers
Post by: joesgti on November 27, 2008, 04:53:14 pm
Dunno how you got them off then Joe! You must have been very lucky! Did you not snap the clips? Or did you chance the indicators at the same time - as the new indicator housings will provide you with new clips.

The mirror covers are held on via two clips that you can only access from going in behind the mirror motor, i.e. taking everything off as per that guide.

trust me, they just clip out!! flat screwdriver behind the indicator and prize upwards, i did this when putting my carbon ones on!  :party:
Title: Re: Removing wing mirror covers
Post by: WhiteGTI on November 27, 2008, 05:06:41 pm
Dunno how you got them off then Joe! You must have been very lucky! Did you not snap the clips? Or did you chance the indicators at the same time - as the new indicator housings will provide you with new clips.

The mirror covers are held on via two clips that you can only access from going in behind the mirror motor, i.e. taking everything off as per that guide.

trust me, they just clip out!! flat screwdriver behind the indicator and prize upwards, i did this when putting my carbon ones on!  :party:

Oh no, I believe you entirely! I just think that you were very lucky not to snap a clip! Fair play to you  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: Removing wing mirror covers
Post by: stealthwolf on November 27, 2008, 05:55:37 pm
How much are pre-painted ones from VW? Might need 'em if I take JoesGTI's advice.
Title: Re: Removing wing mirror covers
Post by: WhiteGTI on November 27, 2008, 06:18:55 pm
Try this guide, its a little clearer.

http://diy.oempl.us/article_info.php?articles_id=25

If you're going to the meet, then I will help you take the mirror covers off if you want  :smiley:
Title: Re: Removing wing mirror covers
Post by: stealthwolf on November 27, 2008, 08:34:46 pm
If you're going to the meet, then I will help you take the mirror covers off if you want  :smiley:

Appreciate the help mate.
Title: Re: Removing wing mirror covers
Post by: joesgti on November 28, 2008, 03:52:10 pm
How much are pre-painted ones from VW? Might need 'em if I take JoesGTI's advice.

  :grin: :grin: :grin: :signLOL: