Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2079

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2079

 

 

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

  

7. Strut, left  

8. Steering column  

9. Steering lock housing  

10. Bulkhead connection  

11. Hex nut 

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25 N.m (18.4 ft lb)  

12. Hex screw 

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25 N.m (18.4 ft lb)  

13. Support  

Fig. 17: View Of Steering Column Cross Member (New Beetle Sedan) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

STEERING COLUMN CROSS MEMBER, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, 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. Hex bolt 

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25 N.m (18.4 ft lb)  

6. Speed nut  

7. 7 Strut, left  

8. Steering column  

9. Steering lock housing  

10. Installing bracket  

11. Hex nut 

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23 N.m (17 ft lb)  

12. Multi-point socket head bolt 

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23 N.m (17 ft lb)  

13. Bulkhead connection  

14. Hex nut 

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25 N.m (18.4 ft lb)  

15. Hex bolt 

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25 N.m (18.4 ft lb)  

16. Support  

17. Hex nut 

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25 N.m (18.4 ft lb)  

18. Frequence strut  

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 18 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

Fig. 18: View Of Steering Column Cross Member (New Beetle Convertible) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

DIFFERENT STEERING COLUMNS 

The steering column -A- is from the company Nacam was used until up to 01.00. 

The steering column -B- is from the company Presta is used since from 02.00 and on 

The function of the reach and rake adjustment is identical in both steering columns. 

Both variants are supplied as spare parts. 

When replacing a steering column, use only a steering column from the same manufacturer. 

Before removing the steering column, check which version is installed in the vehicle. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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