Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 475

Fig. 10: Removing Grub Screw From Lower Hinge 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

If access to the grub screw through the gap between door and A-pillar is not possible, or is extremely 
difficult, then proceed as follows: 

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Release rear half of front wheel housing in area of A-pillar so that access to fender securing points along 
A-pillar is possible. See WHEEL HOUSING LINER .  

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Remove screws -1- and nuts -2-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 11: Removing Front Wheel Fender Screws And Nuts 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Carefully pull fender -1- off A-pillar -arrow- and block fender (e. g. with a plastic wedge).  

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Pull cover cap off grub screw if necessary and remove grub screw -2- from lower hinge.  

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Torque setting: 13 N.m.  

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Remove block from fender after removing grub screw. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 12: Removing Fender A-Pillar 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Models Up To 05.00 

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Remove bolt -1- from upper hinge.  

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Torque setting: 27 N.m.  

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Lift door out off hinge angled brackets upward. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 13: Removing Bolt From Upper Hinge (Models Up To 05.00) 
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Models From 06.00 And Up 

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Remove bolt -1- from upper hinge.  

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Torque setting: 27 N.m  

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Lift door out off hinge angled brackets upward. 

NOTE:

The exterior mirror -2- is removed from vehicle with door.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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