![]() Assuming your door mirrors are heated, you’d need to ensure any replacement glass is also a heated one with the heating element on the reverse side. The safest method is probably to replace the glass, which I dare say is supplied with a new adhesive backing. I don’t think there’s a way to tighten it as such some forum members on forum have managed to remove their loose mirror glass and stick it back in place with a strong waterproof glue (there’s a risk the glass may break during removal). As yours is showing signs that it might also be at risk of falling out, I’d get it sorted sooner rather than later. If the mirror glass hits the bodywork when it falls out it can damage / scratch the paintwork. Some Mk7 Golf owners have had the mirror glass drop out of the door mirror housing while they’ve been driving or when shutting the door. ![]() Over time, the adhesive can fail with age - especially if the mirror heating function is used regularly as that seems to weaken the adhesive. If they’re held in place in the same way as the glass in VW’s door mirror housings, I think they have an adhesive backing.
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