Which VW part numbers are on the accelerator pedalaccelerator cable manual gearbox diagram for the Mk1 Golf?

This diagram lists 36 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 171 798 101 C, 172 721 509 B and 172 721 555 G.

Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?

This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1977 - 1978 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.

Accelerator pedalaccelerator cable manual gearbox — Mk1 Golf Pedals (1977 - 1978)

Factory title: Volkswagen Golf (1977 - 1978) - Brake, clutch pedal cluster, clutch cable

Generation: Mk1 1977 - 1978 (RDW) Group: Pedals Parts: 39 Primary OEM: 171 798 101 C, 172 721 509 B, 172 721 555 G

Accelerator pedalaccelerator cable manual gearbox for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1977 - 1978): factory exploded diagram 53000 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 04 Pedals, listing 36 OEM part numbers across 39 catalogued positions including 171 798 101 C, 172 721 509 B and 172 721 555 G. 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 36 OEM part numbers across 39 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
	Accelerator pedalaccelerator cable manualgearbox	—
-	1 set fixing parts foraccelerator cable F >> 178 3240 541 F >> 538 2039 453 GOLF S,LS,GLSSCIR.S,LS,GTGL	171 798 101 C
(1)	Accelerator pedal with weldedon mounting for attachment	172 721 509 B
(10)	accelerator cablemarked green 1167 MM GOLF D,LD,GLD 1167 MM	172 721 555 G
(10)	accelerator cable 914 MM GOLF D,LD,GLD 914 MM	357 721 555 A
(16)	Bearing pin for acc. pedal	171 721 577 B
(1A)	Accelerator pedal	172 723 509 A
(2)	Retaining washer 6 6	N 012 436 2
(4)	Stop for accelerator pedal SCIR.	823 721 527
(7)	accelerator cablemarked yellow F >> 178 3240 541 F >> 538 2039 453 1014 MM GOLF S,LS,GLSSCIR.S,LS,GTGL 1014 MM	531 721 555 F
(8)	accelerator cablemarked blue 876 MM GOLF,L,GL,SCIR.,L 876 MM	172 721 555 J
1	Accelerator pedal with weldedon mounting for attachment	171 721 509 D
10	accelerator cablepink mark 1146 MM GOLF E,LE,GLE,GTI;SCIR.GLI,GLEGTI,GTE 1146 MM	171 721 555 K
10A	Rubber bush	431 721 559
11	Clip	171 721 563
12	Centring plate	171 721 569
12	No longer available	—
12A	Retaining washer 7 7	N 900 956 03
12A	Retaining washer 7 7	N 900 956 01
12B	Clip 171 721 555 T 171 721 555 T	046 129 559
12C	Retaining washer 8 8	N 012 328 1
13	retaining spring foraccelerator 171 721 555 N, GOLF,L,GLSCIR.,L,GT, 171 721 555 N,	823 721 569
14	securing clip GOLF E,LE,D,LD,GLE,GLD,GTI;SCIR.GLIGLE,GTI,GTE	171 721 570 A
16	Bearing pin for acc. pedal	171 721 577 A
17	Hexagon bolt M 5 X 12 M 5 X 12	N 010 207 6
18	Stop buffer	171 723 589 A
1A	Accelerator pedal	171 723 509 A
2	Washer B 8,1 X 24 X 1,5 B 8,1 X 24 X 1,5	N 011 696 1
21	Hexagon nut M 7 M 7	N 011 007 7
22	Washer 7,4 X 14,5 X 1,6 7,4 X 14,5 X 1,6	N 011 533 2
3	Clamping washer 8 8	N 012 858 2
4	Stop for accelerator pedal Automatic+SCIR.;GOLF	171 723 527
5	Rosette	171 723 528
6	Bearing bush	823 721 543
7	accelerator cable F 178 3240 542>>F 538 2039 454>> 1068 MM GOLF S,LS,GLSSCIR.S,LS,GTGL 1068 MM	171 721 555 T
7	accelerator cable 1068 MM "S.."/keihincarburetor 1068 MM	171 721 555 T
8	accelerator cablemarked white 1187 MM GOLF,L,GLSCIR.,L,GT,GL 1187 MM	171 721 555 N
9	No longer available	—
9	accelerator cablemarked brown 970 MM SCIR.S,LS,GT,GL 970 MM	532 721 555 C

From the Type 19 workshop

Volkswagen Golf Mk1 work in the Type 19 workshop — the same cars these pedals diagrams are drawn from.

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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: 1977 - 1978
Generation region: RDW
Generation code: 001
Factory group: 04 Pedals
Factory subgroup: 53000

Related factory diagrams

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

Brake clutch pedal cluster clutch cable 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 52000
Accelerator pedalaccelerator cable 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 53000
Brake pedalaccelerator cablefor automatic gearbox 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 54000
Selector mechanismfor automatic gearbox 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 51000
Selector mechanismfor manual gearbox 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 49000
Brake lever 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 50000
Brake servo components f 175 3287 575 f 535 2037 670 rhd rhd 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 52010
Selector mechanismfor manual gearbox 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 49010

The complete Mk1 Golf parts catalogue in print

Questions about this diagram

Which VW part numbers are on the accelerator pedalaccelerator cable manual gearbox diagram for the Mk1 Golf?: This diagram lists 36 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 171 798 101 C, 172 721 509 B and 172 721 555 G.
Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?: This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1977 - 1978 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.