Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2051

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2051

 

 

Requirements: 

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Steering column universal joint pulled off steering gear.  

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Check that steering column turns easily without catching.  

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Check that steering column can be adjusted for tilt and telescopic.  

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Check gap -dimension a-. 

Dimension a; Maximum 23 mm (0.906 in.) 

Fig. 14: Checking Steering Column Gap 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

If during one of these checks the specifications are not attained the steering column is damaged.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

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Replace steering column in this case.  

STEERING LOCK HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Remove steering wheel. 

See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. 

Lower and upper steering column trim removed; see REMOVING TRIM FOR STEERING 
COLUMN SWITCH
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Remove bolt for steering column switch -arrow- and remove steering column switch. 

Fig. 15: Removing Steering Column Switch Bolt 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

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Remove plastic cover over shear bolts. 

The ignition key removal lock cable must be unhooked additionally on vehicles with automatic 
transmission. See LOCKING CABLE FOR IGNITION WITH KEY WITHDRAWAL LOCK, 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
 

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Chisel off shear head bolts with a suitable chisel. 

Fig. 16: Shearing Head Bolts With Suitable Chisel 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Removing and installing ignition/starter switch/ lock cylinder 

See LOCK CYLINDER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

Installing 

Installing ignition switch/lock cylinder 

See LOCK CYLINDER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

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Reconnect connector for ignition starter switch.  

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Attach ignition key removal lock cable if necessary; only with automatic transmissions. See 
HOOKING .  

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Install new shear bolts.  

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Tighten shear head bolts until head shears off.  

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Install steering angle sensor -G85-. 

See STEERING ANGLE SENSOR -G85-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

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Install steering column switch trim. 

See INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

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Install steering wheel. 

See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. 

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Install airbag unit. 

See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. 

STEERING COLUMN CROSS MEMBER, NEW BEETLE SEDAN, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW 

1. Cross member for steering column  

2. Adjustment bracket  

3. Hex bolt 

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25 N.m (18.4 ft lb)  

4. Strut, right  

5. He bolt 

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25 N.m (18.4 ft lb)  

6. Speed nut  

WARNING:

When connecting battery make sure that no one is in the vehicle!

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 17 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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