Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 454

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 454

 

 

Fig. 50: Identifying Speaker System Components 
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DOMED TREBLE LOUDSPEAKERS, REMOVING 

 

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

  

Speakers -arrow- in front A-pillars are permanently attached to the interior A-pillar trim cover.

Remove/replace entire A-pillar trim cover 

See PILLARS AND SIDE TRIMS or PILLARS AND SIDE TRIMS (CONVERTIBLE) . 

Fig. 51: Identifying Front Pillars Speaker 
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FRONT AND REAR BASS LOUDSPEAKERS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

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Remove door trim panel, (or rear trim panel) 

See INTERIOR TRIM . 

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Disconnect electrical connection.  

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Carefully drill out rivets -arrows- and remove loudspeaker.  

Fig. 52: Locating Loudspeaker Rivets 
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CAUTION:

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To prevent corrosion, make sure that all metal particles from drilling 
are removed from inside the door.  

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If the paint on door frame is damaged during drilling, touch-up 
immediately.  

 

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

  

Installing 

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Secure loudspeaker with locally available pop rivets of proper length and diameter.  

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

Removing 

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Slide instrument panel center cover -1- in direction of -arrow A- and remove. 

Fig. 53: Sliding Instrument Panel Center Cover 
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Remove screws -arrows-. 

NOTE:

Do not forget rubber insulation ring between door trim and loudspeaker when 
reinstalling door trim.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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