Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 478

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 478

 

 

Fig. 22: Removing Screws And Nuts From Front Wheel Fender 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Carefully pull fender -1- off A-pillar -arrow- and block fender (e. g. with a plastic wedge).  

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Pull cover cap off grub screw if necessary and remove grub screw -2- from lower hinge.  

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Torque setting: 13 N.m.  

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Remove block from fender after removing grub screw. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 23: Pulling Fender From A-Pillar 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Remove bolt -1- from upper hinge. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 24: Removing Bolt From Exterior Mirror Upper Hinge 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Torque setting: 27 N.m  

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Lift door out off hinge angled brackets upward.  

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. 

DOOR, ADJUSTING 

Door hinges on pillar must be loosened to make sure a correct adjustment of door. Other measures such as 
raising door upward have no effect. When door is next over pressured door will sag again. 

NOTE:

Exterior mirror -2- is removed from vehicle with door.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Upper door hinge (Models Up To 05.00) 

1. Door hinge .  

2. Threaded stud.  

3. Nut (20 N.m + 90°).  

4. Bolt (20 N.m + 90°).  

5. Bolt (27 N.m). 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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