Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 342

1.20

Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview

Mirror Safety Precautions

WARNING

♦ To produce its unique properties, the interior rearview mir‐

ror glass is composed of several layers and contains an

electrolyte. Be careful of electrolyte leaking from a broken

mirror.

♦ The liquid electrolyte can cause irritation to the skin, eyes

and respiratory system.

♦ If liquid electrolyte comes into contact with the eyes or

skin, flush thoroughly with plenty of water. If irritation con‐

tinues, see a doctor.

Caution

Electrolyte leaking from a broken mirror will damage all plastic

surfaces it comes in contact with. Remove spilled electrolyte

immediately using clean water and a sponge.

2

Repair Information

⇒ “2.1 Contact Corrosion”, page 17
⇒ “2.2 Wire Routing and Securing”, page 17

2.1

Contact Corrosion

Contact corrosion can occur if incorrect fasteners (bolts, nuts,

washers, etc.) are used.
For this reason, only fasteners with a special surface coating are

installed.
In addition, rubber or plastic parts and adhesives are made of

non-conductive materials.
Use new parts if necessary. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

Note

♦

We recommend only using original replacement parts. They

have been tested and are compatible with aluminum.

♦

The use of VW accessories is recommended.

♦

Contact corrosion damage is not covered under warranty!

2.2

Wire Routing and Securing

Note

When loosening or removing and installing hydraulic, pneumatic

or electrical lines, draw sketches or take pictures. This ensures

installation is the same as the original.

68 – Interior Equipment

1

Storage Compartments and Covers

⇒ “1.1 Component Location Overview - Storage Compartment/

Covers”, page 18
⇒ “1.2 Overview - Driver Side Footwell Cover”, page 20
⇒ “1.3 Overview - Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover”,

page 22
⇒ “1.4 Overview - Steering Column Trim Panel”, page 23
⇒ “1.5 Overview - Glove Compartment”, page 24
⇒ “1.6 Overview - Headliner Compartment”, page 25
⇒ “1.7 Driver Side Footwell Cover, Removing and Installing”, page

25
⇒ “1.8 Driver Side Storage Compartment, Removing and Instal‐

ling”, page 28
⇒ “1.9 Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover, Removing and Instal‐

ling”, page 28
⇒ “1.10 Instrument Cluster Gap Cover, Removing and Installing”,

page 30
⇒ “1.11 Upper Steering Column Trim Panel, Removing and In‐

stalling”, page 30
⇒ “1.12 Lower Steering Column Trim Panel, Removing and In‐

stalling”, page 31
⇒ “1.13 Front Passenger Side Footwell Cover, Removing and In‐

stalling”, page 33
⇒ “1.14 Glove Compartment Handle, Removing and Installing”,

page 33
⇒ “1.15 Glove Compartment Lid Service Position”, page 35
⇒ “1.16 Glove Compartment Lid Dampening Mechanism, Re‐

moving and Installing”, page 35
⇒ “1.17 Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing”,

page 36
⇒ “1.18 Glove Compartment Lid, Removing and Installing”, page

37
⇒ “1.19 Headliner Storage Compartment, Removing and Instal‐

ling”, page 38
⇒ “1.20 Parking Brake Lever Trim, Removing and Installing”, page

38
⇒ “1.21 Parking Brake Lever Handle, Removing and Installing”,

page 39

1.1

Component Location Overview - Storage Compartment/Covers

1 - Instrument Panel

❑ Overview. Refer to

⇒ “3.1 Overview - Instru‐

ment Panel”,

page 210

 .

2 - Glove Compartment

❑ Overview. Refer to

⇒ “1.5 Overview - Glove

Compartment”,

page 24

 .

3 - Center Console

❑ Overview. Refer to

⇒ “3.1 Overview - Cen‐

ter Console”,

page 53

 .

4 - Steering Column Trim Pan‐

el

❑ Overview. Refer to

⇒ “1.4 Overview - Steer‐

ing Column Trim Panel”,

page 23

 .

5 - Driver Side Instrument Pan‐

el Cover

❑ Overview. Refer to

⇒ “1.3 Overview - Driver

Side Instrument Panel

Cover”, page 22

 .