Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 488

Fig. 53: Pulling Lock Lever In Direction Of Arrow 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Install in reverse order of removal. 

BEARING BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Remove lock cylinder housing, see LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING, REMOVING .  

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Remove door handle, see DOOR HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .  

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Remove assembly carrier, see DOOR LOCK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING or Convertible, see 
DOOR LOCK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (CONVERTIBLE) .  

NOTE:

Hooking operating lever in locks lock. Incorrectly attaching Bowden cable later 
is thereby prevented (lock may move slightly).

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

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Remove bolt/screw -1-, slide bearing bracket to rear in door and unhook retaining lug -2- in door cut-out. 

Fig. 54: Removing Hook Retaining Lug In Door Cut-Out 
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Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. 

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Before inserting the bearing bracket make sure sprung lever -1- is in its correct installation position and 
reinstate if necessary. 

Sprung lever -1- must be pressed into bearing bracket, against spring pressure, and blocked in this 
position by sliding locking device -2-.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 55: Identifying Sprung Lever Correct Installation Position 
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LOCKING KNOB FOR RELEASE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing right-hand door 

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Release locking knob by turning 180° counterclockwise. 

NOTE:

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Description for removing and installing locking knob must be adhered to.  

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Locking rods can unscrew from locks or damage mounting if procedures 
are not observed.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

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Remove locking knob upward. 

Fig. 56: Removing Locking Knob Upward 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Installing right-hand door 

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Install locking knob onto locking rod with mark (small dot) on top toward vehicle interior.  

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Press locking knob onto locking rod until fluted section is flush with height of door trim.  

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Then turn locking knob 180° counterclockwise. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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