How To: Install VW Wing Mirror DAB Antenna In Just 30 Steps

Want to DIY? This 30 Step Guide will give you all the tips and tricks to help you upgrade the standard factory FM Antenna and replace it with the NEW Genuine VW Factory Wing Mirror DAB & FM Antenna!
Timecode breakdown:
00:00 - Start of video
Step 1 - 00:43 - Remove wing mirror glass.
Step 2 - 01:06 - Disconnect heated elements from glass.
Step 3 - 01:31 - Release the internal wing mirror clips.
Step 4 - 01:56 - Release the mirror caps outer edging internal clips.
Step 5 - 02:41 - Release the final mirror cap clips.
Step 6 - 03:42 - Remove blind spot assist (if required/installed).
Step 7 - 03:57 - Unclip the old Antenna from the fixings and unscrew the amplified booster.
Step 8 - 05:24 - From the bottom to the top remove door card screws & bolts.
Step 9 - 06:35 - Unclip the door card from the door.
Step 10 - 07:57 - Lift the door card upwards to remove it from the door.
Step 11 - 08:43 - Unclip the central locking LED plug, and door release mechanism and release the electric window buttons to access the plugs.
Step 12 - 09:55 - Remove electric window plugs and wing mirror plug.
Step 13 - 10:28 - Peel back the sticky foam and undo the 10mm bolt, unplug the 2nd plug and remove the foam insert.
Step 14 - 11:53 - Remove 3 bolts that secure the actual wing mirror and guide cables out of the door.
Step 15 - 12:48 - Remove the rubber seal and unscrew the ground screw of the mirror.
Step 16 - 13:21 - Cut the cloth tap and remove the antenna from the mirror.
Step 17 - 14:00 - Compare the old antenna with a new one.
Step 18 - 14:22 - (GPS can also be installed at this point if required) - Slide the cable of DAB back through the mirror channel.
Step 19 - 15:09 - Screw the ground screw back in, replace the cloth tape on the wires and refit the rubber seal.
Step 20 - 16:16 - Re-fit the antenna booster, the T10 Torx screw and clip in the new antenna itself.
Step 21 - 18:19 - Clean the mirror area, feed the cables through the hole in the door and then reattach the mirror.
Step 22 - 19:59 - Screw the 3 T30 Torx bolts back in place to secure the mirror.
Step 23 - 20:32 - Screw in the 10mm bolt and reconnect all plugs. Attach an extension to DAB and plan your wiring route.
Step 24 - 21:27 - Remove the door grommet (gator) and run cables through the door hole, into the door grommet and through into the vehicle. Remove the driver's knee panel for more access. Place foam inserts back into the door along with sticky foam.
Step 25 - 24:42 - Route the cable through the vehicle up to the radio and tie it down with cable ties.
Step 26 - 25:33 - Plugin blind spot (if required/installed) and reattach mirror cap to clips.
Step 27 - 26:46 - Refit the mirror glass and heated element.
Step 28 - 27:39 - Put the door card back on and plug in all plugs plus the door release mechanism.
Step 29 - 28:37 - Fit the door card back in place, line it up with clips and make sure it is secure.
Step 30 - 29:36 - Re-screw all door screws and bolts, put handle cover on, reconnect electric window plugs and place back in the door.
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[@Lambrettaant]

Absolutely brilliant. So so very informative.

[@evanm4500]

Just wanted to say thank you for an excellent video! I was actually just replacing a broken mirror, but this was an amazing guide and made it easy as pie. I followed ben's suggestion and hung the door card while i was working so I didn't have to take all the cables off. Thanks again!

[@AdvancedInCarTechnologies]

Thank you for your kind words & super! And yes Ben's suggestion is an excellent one! We're happy you managed to get it sorted! Combined team effort! 💪 🥳

[@marie-christinefontaine5212]

Merci Ben ... it was so detailed, helpful and that good ! Thanks a lot !

[@SteveFletch]

Hi, what colour brown is the van painted in? Looks really good 👍🏻

[@raduciuca3099]

Foarte util ,bravo.

[@danielpeters6906]

I have factory dab radio on my t6. The the reception isn't good but any means. Is there booster or anything instead of fitting antenna on the roof. Cheers

[@AdvancedInCarTechnologies]

Hello Daniel, Thank you for getting in touch! For my team to complete compatibility checks, we would need you to fill in our contact form. Please see our link below: www.advanced-incar.co.uk/contact-us/ Once received, we will be in touch as soon as we can to assist you with your enquiry. Kind regards, Advanced In-Car Team

[@boldinorigin]

What are those two metal triangle clips in the backing of mirror glass used for? I ordered a new one which came without it and the old bracket clip is hard to take off

[@AdvancedInCarTechnologies]

These are locator clips to hold and locate the mirror glass in the correct position. Hope this helps 😊

[@benjaminwatts1474]

This was really helpful, I had to replace the aluminium bracket holding the mirror on. But GOOD TIP, when I removed the door card, I put a strap around the handle and tied to to the top of the door frame to hold it up, so I didn't need to disconnect any of the wiring to the door card, only what was needed for the mirror. I had to release the wires from the square wiring harness (to feed it back out through the mirror bracket) which I did by knocking them out from underneath with a hammer and pin. Thankfully it all worked, but involved a lot of problem solving along the way.

[@AdvancedInCarTechnologies]

Awesome stuff! We're glad you found it helpful! And great tip, we will bare that in mind in the future 😊

[@simonkenwothy5933]

Two radios can use one anttena by using a splitter

[@AdvancedInCarTechnologies]

Hello Simon, Slightly confused. Why would there be two radio's in one vehicle? :) Please let us know if we have misunderstood you. Kind regards, Matt

[@simonkenwothy5933]

@@AdvancedInCarTechnologies I have been involved with short wave radio since the 80,s. There is a antenna share adapter for two radios. Integrated radio vhf 88mhz - 108mhz add digital radio can share one antenna. In short we don't need two antennas.

[@AdvancedInCarTechnologies]

Hello Simon, Thank you for your feedback. Kind regards, Matt