Mirror removal

Well, I tried the suggested method - using a the square end of a socket extension - to no avail. All my socket extensions are too big! So, off to the toolshop tomorrow to buy the giant allen key. Any idea what size? Oh, hang on, I'll just go out and measure it....

Hi Norik55
Here is a link to pictures of how to use the head of a bolt held in mole grips to turn the fixing
https://brazilianvwbay.forumotion.com/t1434-wing-mirror-issue?highlight=mirror

or to see the same details;
Use the Search function to find 'wing' then read down Wing Mirror issue


Hope that helps
osg

I now have the same problem with the bolt
Have a replacement mirror unit but need to remove the old one.
Cannot find the bolt with a head that fitted - used last time with a mole wrench
Did you find a suitable Allen key?
If what and from where?
osg

An easy way to make a tool to remove the mirror bolt is by using a long M8 bolt and 2 nuts. Run the 2 nuts along the end of the bolt, then lock them against one another very tightly using 2, 13mm spanners. Then wrap the 13mm head of the bolt with a few turns of pvc tape until it fits tightly in the 14mm female allen head. You can then easily crack the bolt loose and tighten it up again using just a 13mm spanner.



The proper tool is a 14mm allen key, available here:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253374189701

or 1/2 drive socket here:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295919573570

Thanks for the multiple solutions for removing and re-fitting the bolt.
Did try an M8 bolt head and found it too small so wrapping tape makes sense
Pleased that you have confirmed the size as 14mm
Will buy 14mm Allen key or 14mm Hex socket
Cheers, osg

14mm Allen key arrived, so replacement mirror fitted easily.
No such tool could be found at B&Q, Screwfix nor Toolstation (staff very dim and unhelpful)
osg