Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2022

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2022

 

 

Fig. 13: Pushing Center Cover Forward And Lifting Up To Remove
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Unclip covers -2-. See Fig. 14 .  

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Remove lower switch console cover -1- (remove screws). 

Fig. 14: Removing Lower Switch Console Cover 
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Remove screws -arrows-. See Fig. 15 .  

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Remove center air outlet console. 

Fig. 15: Removing Center Air Outlet Console 
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DEFROSTER AIR OUTLET PANEL, REMOVING 

First do the following: 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 HVAC Heating, Ventilation - New Beetle

  

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Remove radio 

See RADIO, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

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Remove center air outlet console, See Center air outlet console, removing .  

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Remove plenum panel covers -1- and -2-. See Fig. 16 . 

See INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

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Remove closeout panels -3- and -4-. See Fig. 16 .  

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Remove spreader rivets -6- and lift out panel -5- from bulkhead clips.  

1. Plenum panel cover 

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Driver side  

2. Plenum panel cover 

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Passenger side  

3. Closeout panel 

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Driver side  

4. Closeout panel 

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Passenger side  

5. Defroster air outlet panel  

6. Spreader rivets  

Fig. 16: Removing Defroster Air Outlet Panel 
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HEATING AND VENTILATION CONTROLS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 16 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 HVAC Heating, Ventilation - New Beetle

  

Removing 

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Remove center air outlet console. See Air outlets, removing .  

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Remove mounting screws -arrows-. 

Fig. 17: Removing Heating And Ventilation Controls Mounting Screws 
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Lift out controls with cables from instrument panel in direction of -arrow A-.  

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Detach cables from controls.  

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Disconnect electrical connector.  

With controls removed, check function of heating and ventilation cables as follows: 

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Move cables in and out several times -arrow-.  

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Replace damaged or stiff cables. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 HVAC Heating, Ventilation - New Beetle

  

Fig. 18: Checking Function Of Heating And Ventilation Cables
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Installing 

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Attach cable -1- to actuating arm -2- as indicated-arrow-. 

Fig. 19: Attaching Cable To Actuating Arm 
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Press cable for footwell/defrost, cable for temperature flap and cable for central flap -1- into retainer -2- 
until it engages. 

Fig. 20: Pressing Cable For Footwell/Defrost, Cable For Temperature Flap And Cable For Central 

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Cable sleeves are color coded.  

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All flaps must audibly move onto stops when turning controls.  

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Always check cables before installing. Replace tight or damaged cables. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 HVAC Heating, Ventilation - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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