Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 515

Fig. 26: Exploded View Of Center Console (From 05.03 in Sedan And From Beginning Of Production In 
Convertible) 
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REAR ASHTRAY FROM CENTER CONSOLE FROM 05.03 IN SEDAN AND FROM BEGINNING 
OF PRODUCTION IN CONVERTIBLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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To remove, open ashtray -2- and remove ashtray insert. With non-smoker version, remove power socket -
1- and separate power socket connections -3-  

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Press ashtray in direction of arrow.  

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 27: Removing Power Socket And Separating Power Socket Connections (From 05.03 in Sedan And 
From Beginning Of Production In Convertible) 
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ARMREST PADDING FROM 05.03 IN SEDAN AND FROM BEGINNING OF PRODUCTION IN 
CONVERTIBLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Pry off cover -1- carefully using a screwdriver. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Equipment - New Beetle

  

Fig. 28: Prying Off Cover (From 05.03 in Sedan And From Beginning Of Production In 
Convertible) 
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Press locking lugs -2- together and release from retaining plate -3- then pull armrest padding -1- off 
upward -arrow-.  

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 29: Removing Armrest Padding (From 05.03 in Sedan And From Beginning Of Production In 
Convertible) 
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TRIM UNDER CENTER OF INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Remove center console. See CENTER CONSOLE UP TO 01.01, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Equipment - New Beetle

  

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Remove screw -1-.  

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Remove clip -2-. 

Fig. 30: Removing Clip From Trim Under Center Of Instrument Panel 
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Remove screw -1-.  

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Pull trim -2- out to rear -arrow-. 

Fig. 31: Removing Trim Under Center Of Instrument Panel Out To Rear 
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Pull connector off for power socket if installed.  

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Equipment - New Beetle

  

GLOVE BOX, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

Removing 

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Release rear of cover -1- from instrument panel -3- and pull off instrument panel to rear. 

Fig. 32: Removing Rear Of Cover From Instrument Panel 
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Remove bolts/screws -2-.  

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Pry off cover caps -1- and remove screws -2-.  

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Remove switch mounting -3- from retainer. 

Fig. 33: Removing Switch Mounting From Retainer 
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Remove screws -arrows- (Qty. 6) (screws in the center of the vehicle are hidden under cover caps). 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Equipment - New Beetle