Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 671

Fig. 41: Removing Relay Protective Housing From Cable Channel 
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Release connection from control module (arrow -1-) and pull off (arrow -2-).  

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Install brake pedal depressor VAG 1869/2.  

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Connect a bleeder bottle hose to left front and right rear brake caliper bleed screws and open bleed 
screws.  

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Depress brake pedal at least 60 mm (2.362 in.) using brake pedal depressor.  

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Close left front and right rear bleed screws  

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Do not remove brake pedal depressor VAG 1869/2.  

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Place sufficient lint-free cloths under control module and the hydraulic unit. 

Make sure no brake fluid reaches the contacts.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES Anti-Lock Brake System - New Beetle

  

Fig. 42: Releasing Connection From Control Module 
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Disconnect brake line from hydraulic unit -1- to brake master cylinder and tie-up. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES Anti-Lock Brake System - New Beetle

  

Fig. 43: Disconnecting Brake Line From Hydraulic Unit To Brake Master Cylinder And Tie-Up 
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Disconnect the remaining brake lines from the hydraulic unit.  

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Seal brake lines and threaded holes with sealing plugs from repair kit Part No. 1H0 698 311 A.  

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Remove bolts -arrows- from bracket for control module/hydraulic unit.  

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Take out hydraulic unit with control module.  

Removing control module from hydraulic unit 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES Anti-Lock Brake System - New Beetle

  

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Place hydraulic unit with control module downward on a clean flat surface.  

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Remove torx socket head screws E5 -arrows- from control module and pull off control module. 

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Carefully lift the hydraulic unit along with the hydraulic pump, at the joint -1-, upward off the control 
module. 

Fig. 44: Carefully Lift The Hydraulic Unit Along With The Hydraulic Pump Off The Control 
Module 
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When pulling off of the control module, make sure that the hydraulic unit electrical contact pin is not tilted 
against the control module solenoid valves. 

WARNING:

The hydraulic pump must not be separated from the hydraulic unit.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES Anti-Lock Brake System - New Beetle