Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 1088

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3090 Connecting rod support 

Fig. 27: Identifying 3090 Connecting Rod Support 
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Removing ribbed belt 

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Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt.  

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To loosen ribbed belt turn tensioning element in direction of arrow. 

Fig. 28: Loosening Ribbed Belt By Turning Tensioning Element In Direction Of Arrow 
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Lock tensioning device with 3090 Connecting rod support. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - New Beetle, 1.8 L 4-Cyl. (APH, AWV, AWP)

  

Fig. 29: Identifying Lock Tensioning Device With 3090 Connecting Rod Support 
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Remove or install ribbed belt. 

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Remove insulation tray. 

See PLENUM CHAMBER INNER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

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Remove or install ribbed belt.  

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Start engine and check belt running.  

Ribbed belt routing 

Belt drive without air conditioning compressor

NOTE:

When installing ribbed belts ensure the belt seats correctly in the belt 
pulley.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - New Beetle, 1.8 L 4-Cyl. (APH, AWV, AWP)

  

Fig. 30: Identifying Belt Drive Without Air Conditioning Compressor 
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Belt drive with air conditioning compressor 

Fig. 31: Identifying Belt Drive With Air Conditioning Compressor 
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Toothed belt, removing, installing and tensioning 

Special tools, workshop equipment, test and measuring appliances and aux. items required 

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10-222A Engine support bracket with 10-222A/8 adapter  

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3180 Retainer (for turbocharged engines)  

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T10092 Tensioning bolt  

NOTE:

Engines with an air conditioning compressor are equipped with a double ribbed 
belt.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - New Beetle, 1.8 L 4-Cyl. (APH, AWV, AWP)

  

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T40011 Locking pin  

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VAG1331 Torque wrench (5 to 50 N.m)  

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V.A.G 1332 Torque wrench (40 to 200 N.m)  

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D 000 600A2 Locking fluid 

Fig. 32: Identifying Special Tools 
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Removing 

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Note safety precautions before starting work. See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING ON 
FUEL SUPPLY  

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Observe rules for cleanliness. See RULES OF CLEANLINESS .  

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Remove engine cover.  

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Remove right-hand insulation tray. 

See PLENUM CHAMBER INNER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

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Remove air duct to charge air cooler at bottom right of long member. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - New Beetle, 1.8 L 4-Cyl. (APH, AWV, AWP)