Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 1191

Observe the valid safety precautions when carrying out a road test.

See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . 

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Check DTC memory and read readiness code: 

See GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC . 

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Generate readiness code again if DTC memory has been erased or engine control module separated from 
permanent positive. 

See READINESS CODE 

Tightening torques 

TIGHTENING TORQUES 

Engine and transmission mounts, aligning 

Engine mount 

a = 14.0 mm 

b = at least 10.0 mm 

Both bolt heads 1 must be in flush with edge -c-.

Bolted joint

Tightening torque

Bolts, nuts

M6

10 N.m

M7

15 N.m

M8

25 N.m

M10

40 N.m

M12

60 N.m

Exceptions:

 

Engine to transmission connecting bolts

M10

45 N.m

Engine to transmission connecting bolts

M12

80 N.m

Torque converter to drive plate

60 N.m

Drive shaft to joint flange/transmission

40 N.m

NOTE:

Assembly mounting tightening torques. See ENGINE/TRANSMISSION 
MOUNTS .

WARNING:

Before loosening the bolts the assemblies must be secured with the 
special tool 10-222A.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 18: Aligning Engine Mount 
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Transmission mount 

Edges -a- and -b- must be parallel with one another. 

Fig. 19: Aligning Transmission Mount 
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Engine/transmission mounts 

Tightening torques 

Engine mount 

1. Mount to body: 40 N.m + 90° (1/4 turn) 

NOTE:

Replace bolts

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

2. Mount/bracket to body: 25 N.m  

3. Mount to engine bracket 100 N.m 

Fig. 20: Engine Mount Tightening Torques 
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Transmission assembly mount 

1. Mount to body: 40 N.m + 90° (1/4 turn) 

2. Mount to body: 25 N.m  

3. Mount to transmission console 100 N.m 

Fig. 21: Transmission Assembly Mount Tightening Torques 
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NOTE:

Replace bolts

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Pendulum support 

1. Pendulum support to transmission: 40 N.m + 90° (1/4 turn) 

2. Pendulum support to transmission: 40 N.m + 90° (1/4 turn) 

3. Pendulum support to subframe: 20 N.m + 90° (1/4 turn) 

Fig. 22: Pendulum Support Tightening Torques 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Additional information and removal instructions for vehicles with air conditioner 

To facilitate removing and installing the engine without opening the refrigerant circuit: 

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Remove retaining clamp(s) from refrigerant pipes. 

NOTE:

Replace bolts

NOTE:

Replace bolts

NOTE:

Replace bolts

WARNING:

The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

NOTE:

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The refrigerant circuit can only be opened in workshops having specially 
trained personnel and the necessary tools and workshop equipment.  

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To prevent damage to condenser and also to the refrigerant lines/hoses, 
ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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