On 1/29/06, Jean-Woo Kim <jkim.phd@gmail.com> wrote:
> The passenger-side power mirror on my 87 Westy is broken and has a
> lousy manual one in its place. The casing is okay on the broken unit.
> Is replacing just the mirror an option? Otherwise, I need a whole
> power mirror assembly. Does anyone have one for sale? My driver's side
> one is black in color. So I would like to match it.
>
> Jean-Woo
> '87 Westy

Jean-Woo,

The mirrors are replaceable. Last time I checked, the VW dealer wanted
$78 for it.  To remove, look for the latching tab on the left or right
edge of the mirror. From the right push the tab downward. Or from the
left turn up. In other words, they need to go clockwise. That should
release the ring that holds the mirror. Once you do that, pry the
mirror off carefully as there are wires attached for the heating
element. You may want to spray them with WD40 or other similar product
as the connectors get very corroded. Installation is the reverse.

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BenT