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Power Mirrors: Removal & Installation Audi A8 D2 facelift

Mirrors 10 illustrations ~278 words

Removal

  1. Unclip cable tunnel cover.
  2. Remove connector and mark.
  3. Press inside rear view mirror off the retaining plate by pushing down at a angle clamping springs in base of mirror. (Scheme 7)

Scheme 7

Scheme 7

Installation

Note. Cable channel should not be used for turning

When installing mirror, rotate mirror 60-90 degrees, install onto installation point and turn in direction of arrows until locking springs engage. (Scheme 8)

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Installation

Removal & Installation

  1. Switch ignition off.
  2. Remove mirror lens. See «MIRROR LENS»(ref-150820-S08008822632002112200000).
  3. Remove screws. (Scheme 9)
  4. Remove electric adjusting unit.
  5. Remove cover from electric adjusting unit. (Scheme 10)
  6. Cut electrical wiring close to soldered connections. (Scheme 11)

Scheme 9

Scheme 9

Scheme 10

Scheme 10

Scheme 11

Scheme 11

Attach electrical wires to plug housing included with replacement parts. (Scheme 12)

  1. Harness connector wire 1 (Red).
  2. Harness connector wire 2 (Brown/White).
  3. Harness connector wire 3 (White). NOTE: Arrow points to chamfer on harness connector housing.To install, reverse removal procedures, See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-150820-S35373178642002112100000) .

Scheme 12

Scheme 12
  1. Unglue mirror housing.
  2. Using Pry Lever (82-200), carefully pry out lens at button first, then at top. (Scheme 13)
  3. Disconnect harness connectors.

Scheme 13

Scheme 13
CAUTIONSafety gloves must be worn when installing the mirror lens.
  1. Attach harness connectors.
  2. Friction finger on mirror lens must also be inserted into friction spring in housing during installation. (Scheme 14)
  3. Press on mirror lens.

Scheme 14

Scheme 14
  1. Unclip trim from door component carrier. (Scheme 15)
  2. Remove seal.
  3. Run door window to lowest position.
  4. Remove bolt together with washer. (Scheme 16)
  5. Lift out rear view mirror behind opening seal and the window guide.
  6. Lift off seal simultaneously.
  7. Disconnect harness connectors.
  8. To install, reverse removal procedures. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-150820-S35373178642002112100000). NOTE: Align rear view mirror to window guide when installing.

Scheme 15

Scheme 15

Scheme 16

Scheme 16