Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 397

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 397

 

 

Installed position 

Central console under armrest. 

CD preparation cable connection may be visible from top of central console with open armrest velour storage 
tray removed. 

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Lift center armrest to fully open position.  

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Remove velour tray by pulling upwards -arrows-.  

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Open power outlet compartment or ashtray (where applicable) at rear of console and remove power outlet 
housing from mounting.  

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Unplug power outlet cable by opening the top of the power outlet housing. Power outlet and housing will 
be completely released (no wires need to be unplugged separately when vehicle is equipped with ashtray). 

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Remove rear cover lid from console 

See STORAGE, COVERS AND TRIMS . 

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Move front passenger seat to its most forward position and tilt backrest forward.  

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Remove right console side cover trim. See STORAGE, COVERS AND TRIMS . 

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Locate CD preparation cable inside center console.  

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Insert coin holder/storage box -1- in small area vacated by velour tray. Flat border must face inwards. 

installing new CD unit, input appropriate radio coding using On Board 
Diagnostic program: "Code control module", function 07. 

See Code Control Module (function 07) . 

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If the CD changer plays commercially available CDs, but not home 
recorded CDs, the CD changer is not malfunctioning. Replacement of the 
CD changer is not warranted.  

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No mixed CDs (CDs with computer data and music stored together) can be 
played on the CD changer.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 80: Removing Velour Tray 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

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Then slide/lower CD changer -2- into opening until the mounting clips are felt to engage. Also note the 
following: 

NOTE:

CD changer installation orientation: CD slot faces passenger's seat, 
buttons face driver's seat.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 81: Identifying Coin Holder/Storage Box 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

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Unclip and remove CD preparation terminal blank connection and discard.  

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Use adapter cable to lengthen harness where applicable  

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Connect CD changer harness connection -1- to CD preparation cable -2- located earlier. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 82: Connecting CD Changer Harness Connection 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

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Attach completed connection -1- to clip -3-. 

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Clip connector/clip assembly to inner console frame -1-. 

CAUTION:

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Ensure proper electrical connection is made - check for terminal 
push-outs.  

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In order to avoid noises and rattles, always ensure connector 
assembly with harness is properly secured.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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