Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 1130

11. Lifting eye  

12. Cylinder head bolt 

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Replace  

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Note sequence when loosening and tightening. See CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND 
INSTALLING  

13. Oil deflector  

14. Valve cover 

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With vulcanized seal  

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Replace complete if damaged or leaking  

15. Seal 

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Replace if damaged  

16. Cap 

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Replace seal if damaged  

17. Breather pipe  

18. Retaining clip  

19. Pressure regulating valve 

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For Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve  

20. Gasket 

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Replace if damaged  

21. 5 N.m (44 in. lb)  

22. Fuel injector lines 

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25 N.m (18 ft lb)  

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Remove using 3035 offset tubing wrench  

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Always remove fuel line cluster as an assembly  

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Do not bend, kink or alter shape  

23. Exhauster 

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For brake booster  

24. Gasket 

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Always replace  

25. Fuel injector 

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Removing and installing:  

See FUEL INJECTORS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

CAUTION: The valve cover seal is an integral part of the valve cover. Replace 

the valve cover only if it is damaged or leaking.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 1.9L 4-Cyl. - ALH, New Beetle

  

26. Glow plug 

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15 N.m (11 ft lb)  

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Checking:  

See GLOW PLUGS -Q6-, CHECKING 

27. Cylinder head gasket 

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Replace  

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Note marking. See Cylinder head gasket, identification  

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If replaced; also replace entire engine coolant 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 1.9L 4-Cyl. - ALH, New Beetle

  

Fig. 67: Exploded View Of Cylinder Head Components 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Cylinder head distortion, checking 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 1.9L 4-Cyl. - ALH, New Beetle

  

Fig. 68: Checking Cylinder Head Distortion 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Max. permissible distortion: 0.1 mm 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 1.9L 4-Cyl. - ALH, New Beetle