Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 234

Fig. 47: VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool Display - End Output 
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Press -Q- button to confirm input.  

Indicated on display. 

Fig. 48: VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool Display - Enter Address Word XX 
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After completing the mechanical adjustment of coupling rod, the related electrical components must adjusted to 
the revised settings. Perform basic settings of the automatic headlight range control to adjust to the revised 
settings. 

See On Board Diagnostic (OBD), function . 

LEFT REAR LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR -G76-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

 

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Remove nuts -arrows-. 

Fig. 49: Removing Left Rear Level Control System Sensor Nuts 
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Remove sensor with retainer.  

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Disconnect electrical connections.  

Installing 

Installation in reverse sequence of removal. 

When installing, ensure coupling rod angle bracket on rear axle is seated correctly. 

NOTE:

The rear level control system sensor is not externally adjustable. However, it 

 

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Check rear level sensor adjustment, See LEFT REAR LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR -G76-, 
CHECKING .  

LEFT REAR LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR -G76-, CHECKING 

Special tool, testers, and auxiliary items needed 

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VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool (ST) or VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System tester. 

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VAG 1551/3B Adapter Cable 

Fig. 50: Identifying VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool

must be checked after installation is complete.

NOTE:

The rear level control system sensor is not externally adjustable. However, it 
must be checked after installation is complete,

 

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Prerequisites 

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Vehicle must be standing on all four wheels on a flat level surface.  

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Handbrake lever must be in off position and a drive gear must not be selected.  

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Steering must be in straight-ahead position.  

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Vehicle must be unoccupied and not loaded.  

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Vehicle must not be moved during basic settings process (i.e.: opening and closing of doors, people 
leaning on vehicle, people entering vehicle is not permitted).  

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If vehicle was raised using a lifting platform/hoist or a vehicle/workshop jack, then it must be rolled back 
and forth several times so that the springs etc. settle, before starting adjustments.  

VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System or VAS 5052 Vehicle Diagnostic and Service System, 
selecting functions 

See ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD), FUNCTION . 

VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool (ST), connecting and selecting functions (function 01) 

Prerequisites: 

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All fuses OK., according to wiring diagram  

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Voltage supply OK. (minimum 9.0 V). 

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Connect Scan Tool (ST) using cable VAG 1551/3B. 

 

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