Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 513

Fig. 16: Removing Gearshift Boot From Center Console - From 02.01 To 04.03 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Only if required for further work, remove clamp -2- and remove gearshift along with boot. 

See SELECTOR MECHANISM ON TRANSMISSION SIDE, AS OF 06.99 . 

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Pull cover - 8 - off and separate cigarette lighter - 7 - connection.  

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Pull cover - 9 - off and separate power socket - 10 - connection.  

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Remove insert - 12 -.  

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Unclip cover caps - 3 -and remove screws - 2 -.  

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Remove screws - 4 - and - 13-.  

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Lift rear of center console -1-, pull to rear and remove upward over the gearshift. 

Fig. 17: Exploded View Of Center Console - From 02.01 To 04.03 
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NOTE:

Installing clamp:

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Equipment - New Beetle

  

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 18: Exploded View Of Center Console - From 02.01 To 04.03 
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REAR ASHTRAY FROM CENTER CONSOLE FROM 02.01 TO 04.03, REMOVING AND 
INSTALLING 

Removing 

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To remove ashtray -1-, turn item to the left and take off upward. 

NOTE:

After reconnecting battery, ensure the vehicle equipment (radio, clock, electric 
windows) is checked as per Workshop manual and/or Owner's manual.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Equipment - New Beetle

  

Fig. 19: Ashtray - From 02.01 To 04.03 
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Installing 

Installation is reverse of removal. 

DRINK HOLDER FROM 02.01, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Slide drink holder -1- to right onto limit stop and then unhook base plate -2- (together with drink holder -
1-) from center console -arrow-.  

Fig. 20: Sliding Drink Holder To Right Onto Limit Stop - From 02.01 
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Installing 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Equipment - New Beetle

  

Installation is reverse of removal. 

CENTER CONSOLE FROM 05.03 IN SEDAN AND FROM BEGINNING OF PRODUCTION IN 
CONVERTIBLE, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW 

1. Center console  

2. Bolt/screw 

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Qty. 2  

3. Cover cap 

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Qty. 2  

4. Bolt/screw 

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Qty. 2  

5. Drink holder 

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with ashtray - 6 -  

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Removing, see DRINK HOLDER FROM 02.01, REMOVING AND INSTALLING  

6. Ashtray 

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Inserted into drink holder - 5 -  

7. Cigarette lighter  

8. Cover  

9. Cover  

10. Gearshift cover retaining plate  

11. Stowage tray  

12. Cover  

13. Bolt/screw 

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Qty. 4  

14. Armrest latch  

15. Bolt/screw  

16. Handbrake lever guide  

17. Bolt/screw 

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Qty. 3  

18. Armrest padding  

19. Cover  

20. Armrest  

21. Cover  

22. Bolt/screw 

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Qty. 2  

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 21 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Equipment - New Beetle