Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 312

Fig. 129: Exploded View Of Remote Control
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Removing 

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Using screwdriver or coin, separate upper housing from lower housing. 

Fig. 130: Separating Upper Housing From Lower Housing 
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Using screwdriver, remove upper battery -1- from bracket -2- in direction of arrow. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle

  

Fig. 131: Removing Upper Battery From Bracket 
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Metal contact -1- has two straight edges. Turn these edges toward catches and remove metal contact.  

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Remove lower battery using screwdriver. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle

  

Fig. 132: Removing Lower Battery From Bracket 
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Installing 

When installing batteries, make sure batteries are installed correctly according to polarity. 

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Install battery -4- positive side down in lower housing -5-. See Fig. 133 .  

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Place metal contact -3- on battery -4-.  

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Place battery -2- plus side down on metal contact -3- and lock in place.  

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Attach upper housing -1- with transmitter to lower housing -2- and lock in place. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle

  

Fig. 133: Exploded View Of Remote Control 
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BATTERIES FOR MAIN KEY (FOLDING) WITH RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL, 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle