Wing mirrors

[adriangwatson]

Hi

My brother in law thought that my RS4 wing mirrors could be folded in, he pulled the mirror inwards, and my wing mirror has now popped out of the bracket / clips. The wiring is all still in place.

Is there a trick to get it back on? I've tried just pushing the mirror back on where the bolts are sticking out, but it doesn't seems to want to go. I'm a bit worried about using too much force in case there is a special trick.

Any advice appreciated.

[S4WON]

Yep

Best thing is to drive your brother in law to the nearest Audi dealer and get him to pay for a new one.

What an ass, this must've taken some force.

What does he drive? I'm betting the doors are detachable.

[Rick_RS4]

they just push back on witha wiggle up and down,

[adriangwatson]

Thanks Rick, will get the WD40 out tomorrow and give it a go.

[MartayMcFly]

Thanks Rick, will get the WD40 out tomorrow and give it a go.

Is it somehow seized off, or are you using penetrating fluid as grease?

[V8mark]

I put mine back on last weekend, a good shove is all that's required. I stood facing the door, mirror in hand and pushed the housing onto the receiving posts, a bit of a wiggle will encourage the clips to open, but don't be swinging them forwards and backwards, just a wiggle !

Cheers

[Dom81]

Mine certainly take a fair bit of force. As others have said, straight in with a little wiggle, but don't be afraid to give it all you've got. Only had to do it twice, but both times it was one hell of a push...