Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2021

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Components of dust and pollen filter:  

1. Frame  

2. Filter element  

3. Plastic nut, 2.5 N.m (20 in lb)  

4. Filter housing with seal  

Removing 

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Push center cover -1- forward -arrow A- and lift up to remove. 

Fig. 7: Pushing Center Cover Forward A- And Lifting Up To Remove 
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Remove screws -arrows-. See Fig. 8 .  

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Lift right plenum panel cover -1- and remove from clips at front and rear edge. See Fig. 8 .  

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Pull cover -1- toward center of vehicle and out of retainer in A-pillar to remove. 

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 6 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 HVAC Heating, Ventilation - New Beetle

  

Fig. 8: Lifting Right Plenum Panel Cover And Removing From Clips At Front And Rear Edge 
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Remove screws -arrows- and remove right closeout panel -1-. 

Fig. 9: Removing Screws And Remove Right Closeout Panel 
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Remove rubber grommet -1-.  

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Press tabs of filter housing in direction of -arrow-.  

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Remove filter element with frame in upward direction -arrow A-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 HVAC Heating, Ventilation - New Beetle

  

Fig. 10: Removing Filter Element With Frame In Upward Direction 
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Installing 

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Guide frame -1- into first slot on left and right sides of new filter element.  

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Press frame with filter into housing -2- and engage retainers.  

AIR OUTLETS, REMOVING 

Side window air outlets, removing 

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Carefully remove air outlet -1- with needle nose pliers.  

Fig. 11: Removing Air Outlet With Needle Nose Pliers

NOTE:

To prevent damage to air outlets, use needle nose pliers with suitable plastic or 
rubber protection on jaws.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 HVAC Heating, Ventilation - New Beetle

  

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Side air outlets, removing 

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Carefully remove air outlet -1- with needle nose pliers as indicated.  

Fig. 12: Removing Air Outlet With Needle Nose Pliers (Side Outlet) 
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Center air outlet console, removing 

First do the following: 

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Remove radio. 

See RADIO, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

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Push center cover -1- forward -arrow A- and lift up to remove. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 HVAC Heating, Ventilation - New Beetle