Drivers Door Mirror Removal
- Thread starter CMD
- Start date
I'm ETKA/ELSA less for a few days 
From memory there's a triangular shaped bit of plastic on the inside of the door, under that is the fixing. A bigish nut I think but can't really remember.
From memory there's a triangular shaped bit of plastic on the inside of the door, under that is the fixing. A bigish nut I think but can't really remember.
You need to remove the black triangle as circled in red below, I think it unclips from memory.
And then the bolt (No. 7) will undo and allow the complete assembly to be removed.
And then the bolt (No. 7) will undo and allow the complete assembly to be removed.
fourcircle
nj
Do you need to do the full shebang to change the mirror caps or just if taking the full mirror off? Just thinking when I put on silver caps soon.
fourcircle
nj
You can change the mirror caps without taking the mirror off.
You DON'T need to take the door card off to remove the mirror, just the plastic trim I've circled.
You DON'T need to take the door card off to remove the mirror, just the plastic trim I've circled.
This guide shows you how to remove the Caps on their own:
:: a4mods.com :: - The Premiere Audi A4 Modification Guide and Pictures Library
:: a4mods.com :: - The Premiere Audi A4 Modification Guide and Pictures Library
fourcircle
nj
You need to remove the black triangle as circled in red below, I think it unclips from memory.
And then the bolt (No. 7) will undo and allow the complete assembly to be removed.
James you the Man
fourcircle
nj
I know this is ancient, but just to add in for archives sake, when removing/replacing the whole mirror unit, you have to take the door cards off or, as I done, cut and mend the wire to the mirror as the plug cant fit through the mirror housing.
Hi
I have an Audi A4 and it needs a new wing mirror which I have bought (Full electric mirror)
You said it needs the door panel removing also. Do you have instructions on how to carry this out, including renewing the wing mirror.
Thanks
Yes i read that. So basically. Cut the wire, add a connection block, fit the new wires into this and tuck in where?
Thanks
marktdisport
Registered User
Cut the wires you bodgers just take the door panel off takes 2 mins......and then another 2 mins to plug it in...
Its not me that wants to cut the wires!!
Have you got any instructions on how to remove the door panel....seeing as it only takes 2 minutes
marktdisport
Registered User
It's straight forward few screws around the handle, once they are removed just use a pry bar or screwdriver to pop the clips to remove panel.....
You need to remove the black triangle as circled in red below, I think it unclips from memory.
Hey guys you can see on the above pic from James the two connectors for the heated mirror part then there is another wire that comes out the same place and has a connector on it but doesnt connect to anything, does anyone know what this wire is for?
This connector is short and connects just under the black triangle you unclip in order to unscrew the wing mirror. This is the part i need to unclip in order to renew the whole mirror. I think i might have to also remove the door panel to get completely to the connector block. Here is the new mirror with the connector block attached this is the part where i'm stuck. If anyone knows exactly how to do this then please let me know
I understand but I dont know what that spare connector that is within the wing mirror housing is for thats what Im asking?
As for you your going to have to take the door panel off its not a hard job there are plenty of write ups on here about it, or look at his for the door removal to access the window winder mechanism DIY: B6 A4 Window Regulator & Motor Replacement
As for you your going to have to take the door panel off its not a hard job there are plenty of write ups on here about it, or look at his for the door removal to access the window winder mechanism DIY: B6 A4 Window Regulator & Motor Replacement
The connector i'm assuming is for the electric power to the wing mirror itself isn't it? Without plugging this in the electric mirror or heated glass wouldn't work. I haven't seen a spare one. I'll look when i take mine off. Thanks for the door panel removal link but mines the Audi A4 1998 model and this is for the 2004, which will be different.
Thanks anyway!
No its not the wire for that fella if you look at the pic there are three so called wires coming out,
top one is power for electric motor, middle one is the random connector i am on about then the bottom wire splits into the two heated mirror connectors....
ps the door panel should be similar in terms of hidden screws just look for obvious trims that look like they can be removed, you've got a b5 then not a b6 A4?...you may not have the wire im on about above?!
top one is power for electric motor, middle one is the random connector i am on about then the bottom wire splits into the two heated mirror connectors....
ps the door panel should be similar in terms of hidden screws just look for obvious trims that look like they can be removed, you've got a b5 then not a b6 A4?...you may not have the wire im on about above?!
Ok put the new wing mirror on. Its a lot easier than people make out.
On the Audi A4 1998 model to remove the door panel all you do is;
Remove 2 screws either side of the door frame at the top
Remove the screw in the door handle (located underneath)
Remove the oval shaped plastic trim this screw was connected to
Remove the 2 exposed screws now showing in the door handle
Now hold the door handle and lift up (door is on 4 hooks connected to the metal door) now the door panel is off.
Unclip any electrical components if need be...i didn't need to, just left the panel hanging
Unclip the plastic triangle on the door to expose the wing mirror screw
Unscrew this with a T40 Torx bit
Remove the sponge padding to the corner to expose the connector
Unclip the electrical component to the wing mirror & remove
Refit as above...its that simple!!
No Trims needed to be removed, nor any electrical switches prior to removing the door panel!!
On the Audi A4 1998 model to remove the door panel all you do is;
Remove 2 screws either side of the door frame at the top
Remove the screw in the door handle (located underneath)
Remove the oval shaped plastic trim this screw was connected to
Remove the 2 exposed screws now showing in the door handle
Now hold the door handle and lift up (door is on 4 hooks connected to the metal door) now the door panel is off.
Unclip any electrical components if need be...i didn't need to, just left the panel hanging
Unclip the plastic triangle on the door to expose the wing mirror screw
Unscrew this with a T40 Torx bit
Remove the sponge padding to the corner to expose the connector
Unclip the electrical component to the wing mirror & remove
Refit as above...its that simple!!
No Trims needed to be removed, nor any electrical switches prior to removing the door panel!!
Last edited:
Is there any other type of Audi which is an A4?
If it was S-line or RS i'd have stated that.
Erm, just that the 1998 model is a B5, but this is the B6 forum. the cars are quite different, so the best info you could get would be from the B5 forum otherwise you could be led down a wrong path, luckily the B5 forums are very useful and technical.
Last edited:
Thanks for the heads up on what type of Audi I've been driving for the last 13 years. Its an Audi A4 - B5?
Very confusing lol
Kinda, but the models are really quite different, whereas the different models of iPhone look the same (well to me at least!). The B5 is the first A4 model then replaced by the B6 in 2001-ish, then B7 in 2005 and B8 in 2008 (or thereabouts). It's just like other models which are Mk1, Mk2 etc, so are all really different technically and visually from each other, as you can't compare a Mk1 Escort to a Mk6!
The B5 forum is very handy though as virtually all DIY work has been covered.
A4/S4 forum(B5 Chassis)
Audi A4 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The B5 forum is very handy though as virtually all DIY work has been covered.
A4/S4 forum(B5 Chassis)
Audi A4 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Escort Mk 1. Now you're talking!
Ok I'll pop on over to the B5 forums. You have a merry christmas fella!
Ok I'll pop on over to the B5 forums. You have a merry christmas fella!
Hi all.
Someone kicked off my drivers wing mirror ( RHS ). It has shear off the casting spinal.
It is an original Audi S4 with the solid aluminum ./ chrome cover. (NOT A PLASTIC ONE).
Would it be cheaper to replace it with a complete standard A4 plastic wing mirror assembly. Then remove the Metal cover off the original wing mirror and swap it onto the plastic one.
Any suggestion.
cheers
shaun
Someone kicked off my drivers wing mirror ( RHS ). It has shear off the casting spinal.
It is an original Audi S4 with the solid aluminum ./ chrome cover. (NOT A PLASTIC ONE).
Would it be cheaper to replace it with a complete standard A4 plastic wing mirror assembly. Then remove the Metal cover off the original wing mirror and swap it onto the plastic one.
Any suggestion.
cheers
shaun
Hello,
Is it possible to detach the wing mirror by 1cm from the mounting (after undoing the bolt) without taking the door lining apart?
I need to replace the plastic trim but it won't fit under the mirror.
Cheers
Is it possible to detach the wing mirror by 1cm from the mounting (after undoing the bolt) without taking the door lining apart?
I need to replace the plastic trim but it won't fit under the mirror.
Cheers
