Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 474

Fig. 6: Removing Cover From Wiring Harness 
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Pull wiring harness out of A-pillar at boot -1- between door and A-pillar. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Front Doors, Central Locking System - New Beetle

  

Fig. 7: Identifying A-Pillar Boot Between Door And A-Pillar 
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Remove door arrester -2- pin -1-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Front Doors, Central Locking System - New Beetle

  

Fig. 8: Removing Door Arrester Pin 
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To prevent damage to paint work, mask lower edge of fender -2- in area of lower hinge -3- with textile 
reinforced adhesive tape -1-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Front Doors, Central Locking System - New Beetle

  

Fig. 9: Masking Lower Edge Of Fender In Area Of Lower Hinge With Textile Reinforced Adhesive 
Tape 
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Pull cover cap -1- off grub screw on lower hinge.  

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Remove grub screw -2- on lower hinge.  

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Torque setting: 13 N.m. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Front Doors, Central Locking System - New Beetle