Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

1 -Service installation of the left-hand outer rear-view mirror (adjustable from the inside) is possible in vehicles from Chassis No. 176 3056 215 onwards.

From this Chassis Number onwards the front inner door panels on the Golf have the necessary rectangular opening -3- and the three holes -4- for accommodating the mirror retainer and operating lever.

Two different window lifters were also used until August 1977.

As from August 1979 an outer mirror adjustable from inside with Bowden cable control has been used.

→ 1 = Window lifter, Part No. 171 837 401 A

2 = Window lifter, Part No. 171 837 401

3 = Rectangular opening in inner door panel

4 = Holes in inner door panel

In the event of service installation of the left-hand outer rear-view mirror (adjustable from inside) window lifter -2- must always be replaced by window lifter -1- since the former impedes the freedom of movement of the mirror operating lever.

2 = Golf, Golf S, Golf L and Golf LS models are still being delivered after 8/77 with the previous outer rear-view mirror.

If service installation of the left-hand outer rear-view mirror (adjustable from inside) is to be carried out on the above-mentioned models only the new mirror must be installed. The left-hand front door in all these models has the necessary elongated holes (21 mm x 26 mm) in the outer door panel and mirror reinforcement, the necessary openings in the inner door panel and the window lifter 171 837 401 A.

3 = The following description of the work sequence for service installation of a left-hand outer rear-view mirror (adjustable from inside) includes removal of the window lifter.

Service installation of the outer rear-view mirror (adjustable from inside) in vehicles manufactured after 8/77 is to be carried out in a corresponding manner.

The mirror can be replaced with the door installed.

The following illustrations show a removed door in order to make things clearer.