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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEMIRRORSSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTOUTSIDE REAR-VIEW MIRROR
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Outside Rear-View Mirror
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Outside Rear-View Mirror
Outside rear-view mirror, removing and installing
- Unclip trim - 5 - from door component carrier.
- Remove seal - 6 -.
- Run door window to lowest position.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with the mirror memory, remove the trim for the front door before disconnecting the harness connector.
- Remove bolt - 1 - together with washer - 2 -.
Tightening torque: 8 Nm (71 in.lb.)
- Lift out rear-view mirror - 4 - behind window opening seal and window guide.
- Lift off seal - 3 - simultaneously.
- Disconnect harness connectors.
- Align rear-view mirror to window guide when installing.
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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.