Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 494

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 494

 

 

Fig. 10: Removing Screw From Interior Of Mirror Housing 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Swing turn signal -1- bulb in direction of -arrow- and remove. 

Fig. 11: Removing Turn Signal Bulb 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Installing 

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Install turn signal -1- bulb into mirror housing -2-, as shown by -arrows- in Fig. 12 , and swing inward in 
direction of -arrow-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Exterior Equipment - New Beetle

  

Fig. 12: Installing Turn Signal Bulb Into Mirror Housing 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Clip locking lug in -arrow- and tighten screw -1- to torque of 1 N.m. 

Installation is reverse of removal. 

Fig. 13: Installing Screw Onto Interior Of Mirror Housing 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

For New Beetle models up to 05.00, see EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR, REMOVING AND 
INSTALLING
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For New Beetle from 06.00 and up, see NEW BEETLE - MODELS FROM 06.00 AND UP . 

New Beetle (Convertible): see NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE . 

New Beetle - Models Up To 05.00 

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Remove front door trim. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Exterior Equipment - New Beetle

  

See FRONT DOOR TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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Disconnect connector for exterior mirror and remove wiring from assembly carrier and door -arrows-. 

Fig. 14: Disconnecting Connector For Exterior Mirror 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Cover connector with adhesive tape (catches in door if edges etc. are not bound and rounded) or press 
contacts out of housing with removal tool from VAS 1978 Wiring Harness Repair Kit when guiding 
through.  

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Remove screws -1- and remove triangular shaped trim -2- toward rear -arrow-. 

Fig. 15: Removing Triangular Shaped Trim (Models Up To 05.00) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Remove bolts/screws -1- and remove exterior mirror -2- off door hinge -3-. Torque setting: Bolts/screws -
1- = 10 N.m.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Exterior Equipment - New Beetle

  

Fig. 16: Removing Exterior Mirror From Door Hinge (Models Up To 05.00) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Install in reverse order of removal. 

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Route and secure electrical wiring correctly, especially in area of window slot, otherwise it is possible 
that the window will be blocked when opening or closing the window. Perform functional check!  

New Beetle - Models From 06.00 And Up 

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Remove front door trim 

See FRONT DOOR TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

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Disconnect connector for exterior mirror and remove wiring from assembly carrier and door -arrows-.  

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Cover connector with adhesive tape (catches in door if edges etc. are not bound and rounded) or press 
contacts out of housing with removal tool from VAS 1978 Wiring Harness Repair Kit when guiding 
through. 

NOTE:

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Hidden bolt/screw is accessible once door is opened. 

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Guide electrical wiring through door openings.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Exterior Equipment - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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