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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEMIRRORSSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTELECTRIC MIRROR ADJUSTING UNIT, REPLACING
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Electric Mirror Adjusting Unit, Replacing
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Electric Mirror Adjusting Unit, Replacing
Electric Mirror Adjusting Unit, Replacing
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with mirror memory, electric adjusting unit cannot be replaced individually.
- Switch ignition off.
- Remove mirror lens.
- Remove screws - 1 - (3x).
Tightening torque: 1 Nm (9 in.lb.)
- Remove electric adjusting unit - 2 -.
- Remove cover - 1 - from electric adjusting unit - 2 -.
- Cut through electrical wiring close to soldered connections (arrows).
Adjusting unit replacement parts:
1 - Adjusting unit
2 - Harness connectors
3 - Harness connector housing
- Attach electrical wires to plug housing included with replacement parts.
- Harness connector wire 1: red
- Harness connector wire 2: brown/white
- Harness connector wire 3: white
NOTE: Arrow points to chamfer on harness connector housing.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.