Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 648

Fig. 90: Removing Steering Wheel Bolt 
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Make one center punch mark on multi-point socket-head bolt -1-. 

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Position steering wheel -2- in center position (wheels straight ahead).  

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Remove steering wheel -2- off steering column.  

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Remove two Phillips-head screws (arrows). 

NOTE:

Multi-point socket-head bolts that already have five center punch marks 
must be replaced.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle

  

Fig. 91: Removing Two Phillips-Head Screws & Steering Column Switch Trim 
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Remove upper steering column switch trim -1-.  

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Remove four Phillips-head screws (arrows). 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle

  

Fig. 92: Removing Four Phillips-Head Screws - Lower Steering Column Switch Trim 
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Remove socket head hex bolts -1-.  

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Release steering wheel height adjustment -2-.  

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Remove lower steering column switch trim -3-.  

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Remove socket head bolt -1-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle

  

Fig. 93: Removing Socket Head Bolt From Steering Column Switches 
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Disconnect electrical connectors (arrows) from steering column switches.  

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Remove steering column switches.  

Installing 

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Install in reverse order of removal.  

STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES, CONNECTOR ASSIGNMENTS 

Switches for windshield wiper and washer system 

A - 6-pin connector 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle