Volkswagen T3 other 1990 1992 User Manual

MIRRORS - POWER

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ARTICLE BEGINNING

1990-92 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Power Mirrors

1990-92 Passat
1991-92 Corrado, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Vanagon

DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

Mirrors can be adjusted electrically from inside by operating
control knob on driver door panel. Adjustment control operates only
when ignition is on. To adjust driver-side or passenger-side mirror,
rotate control knob to "L" or "R". Control knob is a 4-way rocker
switch which is pressed top (up), bottom (down), left (out) or right
(in). See Fig. 1.
If electrical control of mirror does not operate, adjust
mirror by hand by pushing lightly on edge of mirror glass. When rear
defogger is on, outside mirrors are electrically heated.

Fig. 1: Controlling Mirror Switch
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

LEFT OR RIGHT POWER MIRROR INOPERATIVE

Check power mirror switch, power mirror motor(s), wiring,
ground connection(s) and fuse(s). Use driver manual to identify
fuse(s).

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

MIRROR GLASS (CORRADO & PASSAT)

CAUTION: Press only on center of glass. Always wear protective
gloves while handling mirror glass in case of accidental
breakage.

Removal & Installation
Tape upper and lower edges of mirror housing. See Fig. 2.
Remove mirror glass using knife blade Pry Bar (VW-80-200). Pry off at
bottom and then top. While holding mirror, unplug electrical
connector, and remove mirror glass. To install, connect electric
connector. Put mirror pins in notches, and press mirror into place.
See Fig. 3. Check mirror for proper function.

NOTE: Mirror glass is only clipped in place.

Fig. 2: Removing Mirror Glass (Corrado & Passat)
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.

Fig. 3: Installing Mirror Glass (Corrado & Passat)
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.

MIRROR GLASS (GOLF GL, GTI, JETTA & JETTA GLI)

CAUTION: Press only on center of glass. Always wear protective
gloves while handling mirror glass in case of accidental
breakage.

Removal & Installation
Push glass in at bottom, and turn lock ring counterclockwise
using a screwdriver. See Fig. 4. Remove mirror glass, and disconnect
electrical wires. To install, connect electrical wires. See Fig. 5.
Ensure lock ring is rotated clockwise to stop. Insert mirror in
housing, and lock mirror in place using screwdriver.

Fig. 4: Removing Mirror Glass (Golf GL, GTI, Jetta & Jetta GLi)
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.