2009 Volkswagen Passat Driver Side Mirror Got Hit By Car Today Actual Fell

2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
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my driver side, mirror got hit by a car today - the actual mirror fell out, it isnt broken but obviously it is a separate piece from the rest of the unit (not connected) - the wires are there is there anyway i reconnect and re attach it myelf?
Dec 20, 2012 at 10:33 PM
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Can you upload a pic so I can see what you are dealing with?
Dec 20, 2012 at 10:42 PM
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The mirror can be cinserted into the mirror housing. its often held in with a special adhesive tape or glue. You can check with a body shop to see which one yours takes.

Is the mirro housing broken?
Dec 20, 2012 at 10:49 PM
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Should just pop back into place... provided the plastic tabs are not broken.

Thomas
Dec 21, 2012 at 1:07 AM
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