Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 391

Most electrical consumers and features in the vehicle are developed to include radio interference measures. 
These include: 

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Coolant fan -V7-  

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Windshield wiper motor -V-  

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Rear window wiper motor -V12- 

Additional Ground (GND) connections on vehicle with radio or prepared for radio: 

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Ground (GND) strap from left wheel housing to fender  

CD CHANGER 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

The optional CD changer wiring and mounting is pre-installed in production. Installation applications: 

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m.y. 1998: H, See CD CHANGER - M.Y. 1988, INSTALLING .  

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m.y. 1999 through 07.02 production:, See CD CHANGER - M.Y. 1999 THROUGH 07.02 
PRODUCTION, INSTALLING .  

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from 08.02 production:, See CD CHANGER - FROM 08.02 PRODUCTION, INSTALLING AND 
REMOVING .  

CD CHANGER - M.Y. 1988, INSTALLING 

CAUTION: Before beginning repairs on the electrical system: 

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Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.  

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Switch off all electrical consumers.  

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Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.  

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Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal.  

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When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, observe all 
applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on 
performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as 
specified.  

CAUTION: Before beginning repairs on the electrical system: 

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Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.  

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Switch off all electrical consumers.  

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Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.  

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Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer - New Beetle

  

The following describes the factory-approved service installation of Volkswagen CD changers into m.y. 1998 
New Beetle models equipped with "Premium V" radios. 

CD changer: 1J5 035 111 

Installation kit: 1 C0 098 201 

Installing 

Installed position: Left rear of luggage compartment, just behind folding rear seat. 

CD prep (changer cable and connector routing) is visible from inside luggage compartment, at left rear wheel 
well. 

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Lift luggage compartment carpet. 

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When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, observe all 
applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on 
performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as 
specified.  

CAUTION:

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Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts 
Department for the most up to date information.  

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Always confirm CD changer and radio compatibility with your Parts 
Department.  

NOTE:

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Carefully review all of the following instructions before proceeding with 
installation.  

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Never install CD changer in a location, position, or manner other than 
specified by these instructions.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer - New Beetle

  

Fig. 62: Lifting Luggage Compartment Carpet 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

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Note location of three CD changer bracket mounting holes -arrows-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer - New Beetle

  

Fig. 63: Identifying Three CD Changer Bracket Mounting Holes 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

Depending on production, one of two different types of CD changer (cable) prep may be used. 

Version 1 

CD changer connector -1- and cable secured by clip on left side of luggage compartment. 

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Remove clip -arrow- and fold back connector.  

Version 2 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer - New Beetle