Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 477

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 477

 

 

Fig. 18: Identifying A-Pillar Boot Between Door And A-Pillar 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Remove door arrester -2- pin -1-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Front Doors, Central Locking System - New Beetle

  

Fig. 19: Removing Door Arrester Pin 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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To prevent damage to paint work, mask lower edge of fender -2- in area of lower hinge -3- with textile 
reinforced adhesive tape -1-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Front Doors, Central Locking System - New Beetle

  

Fig. 20: Masking Lower Edge Of Fender In Area Of Lower Hinge With Textile Reinforced 
Adhesive Tape
 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Remove cover cap -1- from grub screw on lower hinge.  

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Remove grub screw -2- on lower hinge.  

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Torque setting: 13 N.m. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Front Doors, Central Locking System - New Beetle

  

Fig. 21: Removing Grub Screw From Lower Hinge 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

If access to the grub screw through gap between door and A-pillar is not possible, or is extremely difficult, then 
proceed as follows: 

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Release rear half of front wheel housing in area of A-pillar so that access to fender securing points along 
A-pillar is possible. See FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .  

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Remove screws -1- and nuts -2-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Front Doors, Central Locking System - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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