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Remote Control Mirror - Moves Freely But Will Not Adjust

85VW2
Applies To GOLF, JETTA, GTI


1985
Group


66
Subject

Remote Control Outside Rearview Mirror

Part Identifier 6680
Key Points

Repair Procedure for displaced adjustment cables


C
Number

85-01

March 5, 1985
For complaints where the remote control mirror will move freely but will not adjust in one or more directions, proceed as follows:

- remove knob, boot, and hex nut from mirror control
- fasten a wire approx.. 600 mm (24 in.) long securely to mirror control
- remove screws securing mirror to outer door panel and remove mirror only far enough to allow work on control assembly



- inspect control assembly for displaced cables (arrow)



- reinstall cable end in retainer and crimp retainer securely with vice-grip pliers (arrow)
Note

All four cable retainers should be crimped at this time.

- feed mirror control assembly back into door using wire as a guide
- install hex nut, boot and knob


Labor operation: 66 80210

Time units: 30