Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 245

Fig. 88: Removing License Plate Light Bulb From Holder

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle

  

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

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Pull out bulb (12V/5W), do not turn.  

Installing 

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Install in reverse order of removal.  

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When installing, make sure bulb holder engages in housing by turning in opposite direction shown -
arrow-. See Fig. 88 .  

STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES 

STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Special tools and equipment 

VAG1332 torque wrench (40 - 200 N.m) 

CAUTION: Do not touch the glass portion of the bulb with bare hands. The moisture 

and/or grease from fingers that evaporates on the bulb during operation, 
can cause the glass to cloud over.

CAUTION: Before beginning repairs on the electrical system: 

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Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.  

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Switch off all electrical consumers.  

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Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.  

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Disconnect negative ( - ) battery terminal.  

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When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, observe all 
applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on 
performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as 
specified. See BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING .  

WARNING:

Airbags and related equipment (e.g. steering wheel) must only be 
disassembled, assembled and repaired by trained VW Service Department 
personnel. 

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Before working on any airbag, steering wheel or steering column 
components, first always disconnect the battery.  

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Make sure that no person is in the vehicle when connecting the 
negative ( - ) battery terminal.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle

  

Fig. 89: Identifying VAG 1332 Torque Wrench (40 - 200 N.M) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Removing 

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Disconnect battery. See BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING .  

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Remove driver-side airbag unit. 

See appropriate airbag article in RESTRAINTS. 

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Remove steering wheel bolt -1-. 

Tightening torque: 50 +/- 5 N.m (37 +/- 3.7 ft. lb)

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle

  

Fig. 90: Removing Steering Wheel Bolt 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Make one center punch mark on multi-point socket-head bolt -1-. 

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Position steering wheel -2- in center position (wheels straight ahead).  

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Remove steering wheel -2- off steering column.  

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Remove two Phillips-head screws (arrows). 

NOTE:

Multi-point socket-head bolts that already have five center punch marks 
must be replaced.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle