Driver's Side Mirror Replacement
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Driver's Side Mirror Replacement
Hello, I'm new to the forum, new to Audi, and have purchased a used 2004 A6 S-Line with the 2.7T. The driver's side mirror bezel is taped on with several wraps of box tape and I would like to get a new one. I jiggled it and the whole mirror body felt loose.
I've not driven the vehicle yet and haven't had that much time to sit inside it as I'm working all of the time and have a 9 month old that demands my attention, so I don't know which mirrors I should order. A search turned up several options.
I do have the memory seat option, so I'm presuming my mirrors are also heated. I don't know if they powerfold or not.
What steps are required to replace without screwing up the trim?
I've not driven the vehicle yet and haven't had that much time to sit inside it as I'm working all of the time and have a 9 month old that demands my attention, so I don't know which mirrors I should order. A search turned up several options.
I do have the memory seat option, so I'm presuming my mirrors are also heated. I don't know if they powerfold or not.
What steps are required to replace without screwing up the trim?
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Is the mirror housing loose or just the mirror glass? If the glass, you can just pry it out along the top edge towards the bottom. If the housing (i.e., painted outer cover) is broken, then you can remove the housing separately. If the complete assembley is broken, then you would need to remove the interior door panel to remove the whole assembly. For refenence, the Audi P/N for the complete mirror asembly is 4B1-858-531-BE-3FZ (for cars with electric memory seat and backrest adjustment) or 4B1-858-531-BB-3FZ (for cars with electric adjuster unit). Not you would have to have the housing painted to match the exterior paint color (the part is primed only).
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yes you can pop the glass out and replace it .. that liquid that leaks out of that glass will do serious dmage to your paintwork so be very carefull. pop it out with a spatula or other flat utensil . The part number is on the back so you can order a replacement , there are various p/n available based on year , option, shape etc.
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2 months ago I bought a replacement mirror glass from Audis4parts.com
http://audis4parts.com/exterior/body...d-side-mirror/
http://audis4parts.com/exterior/body...d-side-mirror/
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Yep, it's the whole mirror body...
The whole mirror body, bezel and everything is taped on to the pillar on which it pivots. I'll post a pic. The power mirror still functions, but the tape is a little silly lookin'.
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As A6Gary said, the part number for the base/pedestal is 4B1-858-531-BE-3FZ for vehicles with memory seats. It lists for $636.35 and our price is $473.44 and would need to be ordered but should only take a couple of days to get. This part is black and will not need to be painted. There is a good chance that it may fix your problem and you may be able to swap over the mirror glass and the cap/cover and avoid having to buy a new cap and pay for it to be painted. If you do need the cap as well we have them in stock, list $119.60 our price $88.98.
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Driver side mirror FULL assembly needed
New here! My son smashed up the driver side mirror on his 14 A6 Quattro. Looking at getting aftermarket part, however I see they come in, 8, 10 and 12 pin. How on earth would I know which mirror replacement to order? Trying to save some money here by going this route, as we were quoted over $2000 to have it fixed with genuine Audi parts. ANY help would be appreciated.