Left Heated Convex Side Mirror Glass for VW Golf MK4 Bora 1996-04
Restored Visibility with Precision Left Heated Convex Mirror Glass
Foggy mornings and tight highway merging become manageable when you replace your damaged side view glass with this left heated convex mirror panel engineered specifically for the VW Golf MK4 and Bora. Featuring a blue-tinted optical surface fused to a rigid ABS plastic backing, this unit expands your peripheral viewing angle while safely shrinking blind spots. The built-in heating element draws power from the vehicle’s mirror circuit to rapidly evaporate condensation, frost, androad spray, delivering consistent clarity without relying solely on cabin airflow.
Benefits & Practical Usage Tips
- Rapid Defrost Operation: Engage the heated mirror function alongside rear window defrost or parking light modes to trigger the internal resistive wires, clearing ice layers within minutes of startup.
- Direct Bolt-In Alignment: This replacement mirrors the exact factory curvature and mounting footprint, allowing a straightforward wire harness disconnect and snap-fit swap without modifying the door housing.
- Pre-Order Verification: Confirm the OE reference 1J1857521C against your current glass before installation, as early model years sometimes featured different heating pin layouts or bracket styles.
Technical Specifications
- Vehicle Placement: Front Left Side
- Optical Configuration: Heated Convex
- Tint Finish: Blue
- Overall Dimensions: 173 mm x 101 mm
- Core Materials: Treated optical glass bonded to ABS polymer base
- OE Cross Reference: 1J1857521C
- Movement Type: Standard flat convex geometry with electric heating coils
Warnings & Reminders
Allow a 0.5 to 1 inch tolerance regarding dimensional listing due to standard manual measurement protocols. Handle the glass perimeter gently during removal and reinstallations to avoid cracking the adhesive seal zone. If your original mirror exhibits erratic folding or heating behavior, inspect the door wiring harness before proceeding with replacement.
Package Includes:
- 1 × Left Heated Convex Wing Mirror Glass (Blue) compatible with VW Golf MK4 1996-2004 / Bora 1998-2005
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