Which VW part numbers are on the air guide diagram for the Mk1 Golf?

This diagram lists 55 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 171 121 288, N 015 945 1 and 171 121 287.

Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?

This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1981 generation (RDW). The factory catalogue records no engine-code restriction on it, so it applies to all engines listed in the factory catalogue for this generation.

Where is the complete Mk1 Golf factory parts catalogue?

The Mk1 Golf Master Parts Catalogue is available in print and as a PDF from Type 19 Specialists at /shop/library/catalogue-mk1-hatch-full/. It carries every plate in this catalogue, not just this one.

Air guide — Mk1 Golf Cooling (1981)

Factory title: Volkswagen Golf (1981) - Coolant pump

Generation: Mk1 1981 (RDW) Group: Drive cooling Rebuild step 8 Parts: 55 Primary OEM: 171 121 288, N 015 945 1, 171 121 287

Air guide for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1981): factory exploded diagram 23000 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 11 Drive cooling, listing 55 OEM part numbers including 171 121 288, N 015 945 1 and 171 121 287. Published by Type 19 Specialists; the complete Mk1 Golf catalogue is in print as the Mk1 Golf Master Parts Catalogue.

Parts on this diagram

This Mk1 Golf plate lists 55 OEM part numbers across 55 numbered positions.

Exploded view from the factory parts catalogue. Click a row in the parts table to highlight its position on this diagram. Click any position on the diagram to scroll to its row.

№	Description	Part number
-	knob F 15-B-011 498>>F 16-B-340 739>>F 17-B-340 739>>*	171 121 288
-	hexagon head panel screw 6,5 X 16 6,5 X 16	N 015 945 1
-	Clip GOLF,JETTA	171 121 287
(10)	air duct cardboardfor vehicles prepared forservice installation of airconditioner for models with battery:F 53-B-200 001>> 54 A SCIR.:GF,JB,FR 54 A	533 121 282
(10)	air duct cardboard F >> 53-B-050 000 SCIR.:FR,JB,GH	531 121 282 K
(10)	air duct cardboard F >> 53-B-020 001* SCIR.:EG	531 121 282 G
(10)	air duct cardboard F 53-B-200 001>> SCIR.: air condit.	533 121 282 A
(10)	air duct cardboard F 53-B-200 001>> SCIR.:EG	533 121 282 C
(10)	air duct cardboard F 53-B-200 001>> SCIR.:GF,GH,JB,FR	533 121 282 B
(10)	air duct cardboard F 53-B-020 002>> 53-B-050 000 F >> 53-B-050 000 SCIR.:GF,EG"J.."/SCIR.:EN	531 121 282 L
(10)	air duct cardboard F 53-B-200 001>> "J.."/SCIR.:EN	533 121 282
(11)	air duct cardboardfor vehicles prepared forservice installation of airconditioner F 53-B-200 001>> SCIR.:FR,JB	533 121 283 A
(11)	air duct cardboard F 53-B-200 001>> SCIR.:GF,GH,JB,FR	533 121 283 C
(11)	air duct cardboard for models with battery:F 53-B-200 001>> 54 A SCIR.:GF 54 A	533 121 283
(11)	air duct cardboard F 53-B-200 001>> SCIR.:EN,EG	533 121 283 A
(11)	air duct cardboard F 53-B-200 001>> SCIR.: air condit.	533 121 283 B
(12)	air duct cardboard F >> 15-B-012 422 F >> 17-B-340 738* GOLF:EGGOLF:EG	171 121 284 E
(12)	air duct cardboard F 15-B-012 423>>F 16-B-340 739>>F 17-B-340 739>>* GOLF:EGJETTA:EGGOLF:EG	171 121 284 J
(12)	air duct cardboard F >> 15-B-012 422F >> 17-B-340 738 GOLF: air condit.GOLF: air condit.	171 121 284 B
(12)	air duct cardboard F >> 16-B-340 738* JETTA:EG	161 121 284 B
(12A)	air duct cardboard F >> 16-B-340 738* JETTA:GG,GF	161 121 284 C
(13)	air duct cardboard F >> 15-B-011 497F >> 16-B-340 738F >> 17-B-340 738* GOLF CABRIO.JETTAGOLF	171 121 293 D
(13)	air duct cardboard F 53-B-020 002>>* SCIR.:GF,FR,GH,JB	531 121 293 D
(13)	air duct cardboard F 15-B-011 498>>F 16-B-340 739>>F 17-B-340 739>>* GOLF CABRIO.JETTAGOLF	171 121 293 G
(2)	Fan ringfor trailer towingfor vehicle use in warmclimates F 15-B-011 498>>F 16-B-340 738>>F 17-B-340 738>>F 53-B-020 002>> GG,GF	321 121 207 J
(2)	Fan ring F 15-B-000 001>>F 15-B-011 498>>F 16-B-000 001>>F 16-B-340 739>>F 17-B-000 001>>F 17-B-340 739>>F 53-B-000 001>>F 53-B-020 002>> EN,EG,DIESEL:CR	171 121 205 F
(2)	Fan ringfor vehicles prepared forservice installation of airconditioner carburetorengine	171 121 205 F
(2)	Fan ring F 15-B-011 498>>F 16-B-340 739>>F 17-B-340 739>>F 53-B-020 002>> GG,GF,JB,GH,EM,FR	171 121 207 H
(6)	Bracket DIESELindustrialengine	171 121 227 A
(7)	Clip F >> 15-B-011 497F >> 17-B-340 738 GOLF:EG	171 121 279 A
(9)	air duct cardboard F >> 53-B-050 000 SCIR.:FR,JB,GH	531 121 281 L
(9)	air duct cardboard F >> 53-B-020 001* SCIR.:EG	531 121 281 N
(9)	air duct cardboard F >> 53-B-020 001* "J.."/SCIR.:EN	531 121 281 J
(9)	air duct cardboard F 53-B-020 002>> 53-B-050 000 SCIR.:GF	531 121 281 M
1	Fan ring F >> 15-B-011 497F >> 16-B-340 738F >> 17-B-340 738F >> 53-B-020 001 GG,GF,JB,GH,EM,FR	171 121 205 N
10	air duct cardboard F >> 53-B-020 001* SCIR.:GF	531 121 282 J
10A	air duct cardboard GOLF,JETTA	161 121 283 C
12A	air duct cardboard GG,GF,EM,EN,GH,FR,JB,DIESEL:CR	161 121 284 C
13	air duct cardboard F >> 53-B-020 001* SCIR.:FR,GH,JB,GF	531 121 293 C
14	Speed nut ST 4,2 X 16,3 X 11 ST 4,2 X 16,3 X 11	N 015 448 1
15	Speed nut 4,8 X 23,7 X 16 4,8 X 23,7 X 16	N 015 455 1
16	oval head panel screw 4,2 X 13 4,2 X 13	N 013 966 26
16	oval head panel screw 4,2 X 13 4,2 X 13	N 013 966 12
17	oval head panel screw 4,8 X 16 4,8 X 16	N 013 969 4
18	Washer 5 5	N 011 523 18
19	Washer 5,3 X 15 X 1,6 5,3 X 15 X 1,6	N 011 665 3
2	Fan ring F >> 15-B-011 497F >> 16-B-340 738F >> 17-B-340 738F >> 53-B-020 001 EG	171 121 205 H
2	Fan ring industrialengine	171 121 205 H
3	flap for fan housing 171 121 205 H/171 121 205 F 171 121 205 H/171 121 205 F	171 121 223
4	Spring washer 7 7	N 012 234 5
5	hexagon head panel screw 6,3 X 13 6,3 X 13	N 013 890 5
6	Bracket	191 121 227
7	Clipair duct cardboard F >> 16-B-340 378F >> 17-B-340 378 JETTAGOLF:EM,EN,GF,GG,GH,JB,DIESEL:CR	171 121 279
8	knob for air duct cardbord SCIR.:EG,EN,FR,JB,GHSCIR.:GF	531 121 279
9	air duct cardboard F >> 53-B-020 001* SCIR.:GF	531 121 281 K

From the Type 19 workshop

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Fitment and applicability

What this plate covers, as the factory catalogue records it — nothing here is inferred from the part names.

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf Mk1
Model years: 1981
Generation region: RDW
Generation code: 026
Factory group: 11 Drive cooling
Factory subgroup: 23000

Related factory diagrams

Other published cooling plates for the Mk1 Golf in this catalogue.

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Coolant cooling system 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 8010
Coolant pump 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 8000
Air guide 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 10000
Coolant cooling system 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 9000
Coolant cooling system 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 8010
Coolant cooling system diesel 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 9010
Oil cooler 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 7010

The complete Mk1 Golf parts catalogue in print

Questions about this diagram

Which VW part numbers are on the air guide diagram for the Mk1 Golf?: This diagram lists 55 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 171 121 288, N 015 945 1 and 171 121 287.
Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?: This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1981 generation (RDW). The factory catalogue records no engine-code restriction on it, so it applies to all engines listed in the factory catalogue for this generation.
Where is the complete Mk1 Golf factory parts catalogue?: The Mk1 Golf Master Parts Catalogue is available in print and as a PDF from Type 19 Specialists at /shop/library/catalogue-mk1-hatch-full/. It carries every plate in this catalogue, not just this one.