$30 Mod - Install Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps On A 2017 Audi A4 (B9)!

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Welcome back to another video!
In today's video, I'll show you guys how easy it is to remove the existing mirror caps (even with the blind-spot light) and replace them with carbon fiber style caps for less than $50!!
Even if you don't want to install new caps and just want to replace a broken one or wrap your existing caps, this video will explain everything you need to know for the install and removal.
I purchased the mirror caps from Aliexpress. Shipping took a little bit of time but the parts arrived on time, nicely packaged and were great quality. These parts are hydro-dipped, not wrapped, so it looks much cleaner. Fitment was perfect!
Mirror Caps:
1. www.aliexpress.com/item/33009...
Tools:
1. Trim tool (included with the mirror caps)
2. T10 Torx Bit: amzn.to/30bE9eO
The information is in this video is for informational purposes only. DIY Detail is not responsible for any damage that results as a failure to perform adequate research beforehand. If you are uncomfortable performing these actions, it is recommended to seek professional assistance.
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@tomtalbot3769 23 күн бұрын

This was a perfect match for me changing out my mirror cap on 2019 Audi A5 -- thanks to this video I did the actual work in 15 minutes - thanks!

@tortalimone 2 жыл бұрын

Just did my ‘18 A4 and it went smoothly, and according to the great video, thanks!

@christuber86 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This tutorial made it very easy for me to replace the mirror caps on my 2017 S5!

@DIYDetail 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!!!

@harrysfsxvideos1410 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Made the job much easier

@devellwilson7099 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the instructions Boss..

@ewong7512 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done, thanks

@migsman222 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have a ‘17 A4 and went with black mirror caps from the same site but possibly a different seller. Fit and look great. Only surprise was how nasty it was under the mirror cap with all the dead bugs. Gloves were probably a good call lol

@DIYDetail 2 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah, it was nasty on the inside on the passenger side for me too!

@MitkaS7 2 ай бұрын

Thanx, awesome tutorial

@Nodrama92 Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot mate!

@Gearsandco Жыл бұрын

thank you that was very helpful.

@TheBoriss8 3 жыл бұрын

looks great

@DIYDetail 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@drunkenman8 4 жыл бұрын

FYI you can just leave your keys in the car and it won't lock the car door and fold the mirrors. I do that when I wash my car.

@DIYDetail 4 жыл бұрын

Ah that’s good to know! I just always played it safe and kept the keys with me

@zahariaminteuan9423 Жыл бұрын

Hey i got a SQ7 2021 and was wondering if it works for me ?

@dadurbin1876 Жыл бұрын

How have the mirror caps held up over time?

@arsenyrazhkov4559 11 ай бұрын

I’ve done a similar swap before from aliexpress and I noticed the fitment Quality and clearances are terrible compared to OEM. The new caps have larger gaps between the mirror and the housing and don’t sit flush

@machko1 3 ай бұрын

True and the sensor is stuck in there for good I bought oem rs4 now but can’t get out the sensors … Don’t get kibowear

@darkspeed62 Жыл бұрын

Looks like such a faff for wing mirror caps. I might just take mine down to the garage!

@GeaguM 2 жыл бұрын

You could have also put the sequential signals in the mirrors

@drunkenman8 4 жыл бұрын

FYI you can skip to the process of prying off the mirror cap. The T10 screws doesn't hold the cap in place, I think Audi was doing cost savings and removed the screws that screw into the mirror cap. This should make the process much faster.

@DIYDetail 4 жыл бұрын

That’s good to know! I thought the screws were kinda useless when I was putting them back in. German Engineering! Gotta love it at times haha

@combofriend4461 4 жыл бұрын

Ok- I was wondering about this from a comment on another video I saw. Yeah it doesn't look like those screws actually screw into anything, but I thought maybe it just loosened up that front frame and was making it easier or something. Can you really just skip the mirror removal and get a pry tool in there even without loosening stuff up? Cuz seeing how much force people are putting on these mirrors in different videos is giving me a heart attack lol

@combofriend4461 4 жыл бұрын

So I just did this on my S5 and I can confirm you don't have to do any of that stuff, just pry it off. Started on the outside corner like he did in the video and just worked my way in on both edges. It was really hard at first and I thought I was gonna snap something or crack the plastic on the turn indicator so I was being extra careful, but then I grabbed a slightly beefier trim tool and it was way easier. Thank you for the heads up, was so worried about cracking that glass!

@DIYDetail 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for confirming! This will make the install process 100 times easier haha. Did you also go for the carbon look or the aluminum style covers?

@combofriend4461 4 жыл бұрын

@@DIYDetail I went with the gloss black actually. I got quantum gray and really liked the look with black optics pkg but I couldn't find one in my area so I've just been blacking out the trim myself. Got em from a guy that installed cf ones on his rs5 right away so, almost new condition :)

@darrylbrooks7175 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, Audi charges $800 for these, and I'm really interested in getting a set! I like the $30 option!!! Where did you order these from???

@DIYDetail 3 жыл бұрын

Dealerships overcharge for everything! I ordered these from Aliexpress - there’s a link directly to the product in the description!

@tristanskylark 10 ай бұрын

What the the screws?

@tuanito21 2 жыл бұрын

Just replaced them and I have a bit of a problem, the passenger mirror glass panel isn’t moving well, should I replace the motor? Also the tilt down reverse features isn’t working… any tips! ?

@DIYDetail 2 жыл бұрын

Was it like that before you changed the caps? It might just not be seated correctly (especially if the reverse feature isn’t working). Sorry for the delay!

@tuanito21 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYDetail it was functioning properly before, now it struggles to go up and the tilt down feature isn’t working even with programming. I hear clicking when it tries to go up. Maybe I pushed on it too hard.

@DIYDetail 2 жыл бұрын

If it’s clicking, that means it’s reached it’s max height. I wound carefully try to remove the mirror, check all the clips and gently push the mirror back in with constant pressure across the mirror (as in not pushing too hard in one area)

@FaaizAliTV Жыл бұрын

Can someone explain to me why we have to take apart the whole mirror? Why can’t we just take out the housing and replace that? I’ve seen someone do that. Also my car doesn’t have the blind spot thingy in the mirror

@DIYDetail Жыл бұрын

Yeah I noticed after I took the mirror out, you don't really need too. I was just following a guide at the time (lack of other videos) that said you had to remove it. A few people commented here that you can do this without removing the mirror.

@FaaizAliTV Жыл бұрын

@@DIYDetail Yup I just took the housing off and snapped the new one right on. Didn’t have to take apart the whole mirror. Great video nonetheless!

@DIYDetail Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words and glad it helped!

@boxing3241 3 жыл бұрын

Does this method work on a 2018 sq5?

@DIYDetail 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not too sure how the mirrors are on the SQ5 but I assume it should be similar with minor tweaks?

@ryanleeplumlee5076 3 ай бұрын

What screw size

@rineshpatel8340 4 жыл бұрын

how long did it take for you to receive the order?

@DIYDetail 4 жыл бұрын

It took about 30 days (including the holidays)!

@mattwilson4743 7 ай бұрын

Welp my motor went out. Nice 😂

@tristanskylark 9 ай бұрын

Not easy at all literally impossible to get the mirror cap clips off after taking out screws

@danbailey8574 3 жыл бұрын

Are these mirrors just imitation carbon fibre mirrors that are made of plastic? They do look awesome.

@DIYDetail 3 жыл бұрын

Yup! They are hydro dipped so not real carbon fiber but so far they’ve been holding up well. No fading

@Kevin_Phu 3 жыл бұрын

How was the fitment?

@DIYDetail 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! It’s near perfect, no gaps or looseness at all with the covers. Looks pretty much OEM in my opinion

@DTM690 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYDetail when you say near perfect...what is not perfect about it?

@MrHibachi21 3 ай бұрын

Instructions unclear I now have a bmw…

@bushmaster1740 4 жыл бұрын

I hate doing this kind of stuff in the cold.

@DIYDetail 4 жыл бұрын

Haha agreed, just wish I had a garage

@cicada3312 4 жыл бұрын

Any major problems you've had so far ?

@DIYDetail 4 жыл бұрын

So far nothing! Hopefully it stays like that haha

@adriandruta1967 2 ай бұрын

I don't think that is carbon fiber, it looks more like it's carbon fiber print on it. You can also see inside the mirror cover, it's plastic

@markkolb6655 3 жыл бұрын

$30 definetly not carbon fiber for that price

@DIYDetail 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s not real carbon fiber - it’s hydro-dipped in carbon fiber. For me it still has the look of carbon fiber without the massive price tag associated with the real one