Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 453

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 453

 

 

Fig. 48: Removing Nuts -1- 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

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Remove cover for assembly opening -arrow-.  

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Disconnect both electrical connections.  

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Slide amplifier up and out from bracket.  

Installing 

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Insert lower part of amplifier into bracket guide rail.  

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Reconnect electrical connections.  

NOTE:

The assembly opening can be used to gain access to both multi-pin connectors 
and pull them off the amplifier.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

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Install and tighten nuts -1- to 10 N.m (89 in lb).  

Remaining installation in reverse order of removal. 

Amplifier bracket, removing and installing 

The bracket is secured by 3 nuts to the rear cross panel -arrows-, Tightening tor0que 10 N.m (89 in lb). 

Fig. 49: Removing And Installing Amplifier Bracket 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

SPEAKER SYSTEM 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

SPEAKER SYSTEM, OVERVIEW 

Speaker layout on left side of vehicle is shown. Right side speaker layout is identical. 

1. Radio 

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In center console  

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Removing and installing, See RADIO, REMOVING AND INSTALLING  

2. Bass loudspeaker (with Monsoon only) 

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In inner plenum under cover  

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Removing, See DOMED TREBLE AND BASS LOUDSPEAKERS (MONSOON ONLY), 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
  

3. Domed treble loudspeaker (with Monsoon only) 

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In inner plenum under cover  

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Removing, See DOMED TREBLE AND BASS LOUDSPEAKERS (MONSOON ONLY), 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
  

4. Domed treble loudspeaker 

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In A-pillar  

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Removing, See DOMED TREBLE LOUDSPEAKERS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING  

5. Roof antenna 

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Amplified mast type antenna mounted on roof, see ROOF MOUNTED ANTENNA, 
ASSEMBLY
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6. Not applicable  

7. Bass loudspeaker 

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.  

NOTE:

Vehicles equipped with "Monsoon" sound systems include high power handling 
speakers specifically designed for the "Monsoon" system. Always confirm 
radio system installed and check with the parts department for proper 
replacement speaker applications.

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 50 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

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In rear side panel  

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Removing and installing, See FRONT AND REAR BASS LOUDSPEAKERS, REMOVING 
AND INSTALLING
  

8. Bass loudspeaker 

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In front door  

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Removing and instaling, See FRONT AND REAR BASS LOUDSPEAKERS, REMOVING 
AND INSTALLING
  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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