Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 582

Fig. 29: Removing Upper Retaining Plate 
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Temporarily connect side window motor  

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Raise side window until the combi-nuts are visible in the assembly openings -arrow-.  

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Remove combi-nuts. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 EQUIPMENT & EQUIPMENT Glass, Window Regulators - New Beetle

  

Fig. 30: Removing Combi-Nuts 
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Lower door window to approx. central position until combi-nuts are visible in the assembly openings -
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Remove combi-nut. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 EQUIPMENT & EQUIPMENT Glass, Window Regulators - New Beetle

  

Fig. 31: Removing Side Window Combi-Nut 
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Tilt side window toward interior (inward) and remove upward out of window slot.  

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. 

SIDE WINDOW, ADJUSTING 

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Side trim, loudspeaker removed and canopy closed.  

NOTE:

Check adjustment of side window during assembly.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 EQUIPMENT & EQUIPMENT Glass, Window Regulators - New Beetle

  

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Lower/rise side window to approx. central position until the combi-nut is visible in the assembly opening 
-arrow-.  

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Loosen combi-nut. 

Fig. 32: Loosening Side Window Combi-Nut 
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Raise door window until the combi-nut is visible in the assembly opening -arrow-.  

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Loosen combi-nuts. 

NOTE:

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It is essential to make sure that conciseness of joints/shut lines is 
guaranteed between door window and side window.  

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If the side inclination (distance) is not correct this can be corrected via 
adjuster on carrier plate.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 EQUIPMENT & EQUIPMENT Glass, Window Regulators - New Beetle