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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2354

 

 

Fig. 4: Removing Brake Light Switch (Old Style) 
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Brake Light Switch (New Style) 

1. Remove driver's side lower instrument panel cover. Disconnect brake light switch harness connector. 

Turn switch counterclockwise 45 degrees. Pull switch out from retainer mounting hole. Pull plunger 
completely out (arrow). See Fig. 5 .  

CAUTION: "New style" switches have an internal switch mechanism that will be 

damaged if not installed and adjusted accordingly. DO NOT depress 
switch plunger or otherwise rotate retaining collar of switch prior to 
installation. Brake pedal must be held in Up position (not depressed) 
during switch installation. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 CLUTCHES New Beetle (5-Speed, 02J)

  

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2. Hold brake pedal in Up position (against stop). Note orientation of retainer tabs (1 and 2) on switch. 

Carefully insert switch into retainer mounting hold. Push switch in and seat fully into opening (pressing 
plunger against brake pedal to adjust). Once seated, secure switch by turning clockwise 45 degrees.  

Fig. 5: Adjusting Brake Light Switch (New Style) 
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CLUTCH 

SELECTOR MECHANISM 

Selector Mechanism (Vehicles Built Up To May 1999) 

1. Carefully pry cover off center console (arrows). See Fig. 7 . Pull cover to rear off center console. Destroy 

clip (arrow) and pull gear shift knob off with cover. See Fig. 8 . Remove rubber cover, if equipped. 

NOTE:

Hydraulic clutch systems are automatically adjusted and require no manual 
adjustment. 

NOTE:

To ensure correct gear selector adjustment, moving parts of selector 
mechanism and transmission elements must be in proper condition. Selector 
mechanism must move freely. See Fig. 6 . Transmission, clutch and clutch 
mechanism must also be in proper condition. Transmission is in Neutral 
position. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 CLUTCHES New Beetle (5-Speed, 02J)

  

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Fig. 6: Identifying Gear Selector Mechanism Components (Vehicles Built Up To May 1999) 
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Fig. 7: Removing Center Console Cover

 

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1998-2004 CLUTCHES New Beetle (5-Speed, 02J)

  

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