Door Mirror Left Side Heated Primer For VW Passat B5
Restore clear peripheral visibility without sourcing obsolete dealership parts or dismantling salvage yards. This left-side exterior door mirror is engineered as a direct bolt-on replacement for VW Passat B5 and B5.5 chassis produced between 1996 and 2005. Built specifically for left-hand drive configurations, it aligns precisely with factory mounting brackets and reproduces the original electrical pin layout, allowing plug-and-play installation. The built-in resistive heating coil actively dissipates condensation, ice, and road salt spray the moment you activate your rear window defroster, keeping driving lines unobstructed in winter conditions. Housing features a reinforced thermoplastic shell with embedded steel brackets for vibration resistance, paired with optically clear chrome glass that maintains true depth perception. Arrives in a uniform grey primer coat, streamlining professional refinishing to match your exact factory trim.
Benefits & Tips
Activate the heating element during early morning drives or after car washes to prevent fogging that often causes delayed reaction times in traffic. When repainting, lightly abrade the primer surface with 400-grit automotive sandpaper, apply a wet-sanded base coat, and seal with compatible clear lacquer to prevent peeling near the folding hinge. Always center the mirror glass on flat ground before tightening fasteners to avoid permanent offset angles once installed on uneven suspension geometry.
Product Specifications
- Packaging Quantity: 1 Unit
- Vehicle Placement: Front Left (LHD)
- Compatible Chassis: VW Passat B5 / B5.5 (1996–2005)
- OEM Cross-Reference Numbers: 3B0857933, 3B0857933B
- Mounting System: Direct OEM-style bracket and clip configuration
- Glass Adjustment: Electric motor control
- Heating Element: Integrated anti-fog/defrost circuit
- Folding Mechanism: Manual override
- Certainty Features: Chrome reflective surface, primer-coated housing
- Construction Materials: Impact-modified plastic outer shell with internal metal reinforcement
- Certifications: CCC, RoHS compliant
Package includes:
1 × Left Hand Side Electric Wing Door Mirror Heated Assembly
Warnings & Reminders
Verify your current mirror utilizes the standard dual-pin power connector before installation. This assembly does not contain automatic folding actuators, proximity sensors, or integrated turn signal modules. Professional color matching and painting must be completed prior to final mounting. Handle glass edges carefully during transit to avoid micro-fractures.
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