Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 495

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 495

 

 

Fig. 17: Disconnecting Connector For Exterior Mirror 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Remove cover cap -4- using a screwdriver. 

Fig. 18: Removing Cover Cap (Models From 06.00 And Up) 
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Remove screws -1- and -3- and remove triangular shaped trim -2- off toward rear -arrow-.  

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Remove bolts/screws -1- and take 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. 19: Removing Exterior Mirror From Door Hinge (Models From 06.00 And Up) 
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Install in reverse order. 

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

New Beetle Convertible 

Removing 

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Switch off ignition and all electrical accessories and remove ignition key from ignition lock.  

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Remove front door trim 

See FRONT DOOR TRIM (CONVERTIBLE), REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

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Disconnect connection -1- for exterior mirror and remove wiring from assembly carrier and door -arrows-

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

  

Fig. 20: Disconnecting Connection For Exterior Mirror (Convertible) 
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) when 
guiding through.  

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Fold exterior rear view mirror to rear for ease of assembly.  

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Remove cover cap -4- using a screwdriver.  

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Remove screws -1- and -3- and remove forward triangular shaped trim -2- toward rear -arrow-. 

Fig. 21: Removing Triangular Shaped Trim (Convertible) 
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Remove hidden bolts/screws in front window guide -arrows-.  

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Remove rearmost cover -1-.  

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Remove insulation for rearmost cover. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Exterior Equipment - New Beetle

  

Fig. 22: Removing Rearmost Cover (Convertible) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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

Fig. 23: Removing Exterior Rear View Mirror From Door Hinge (Convertible) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Installing 

Installation is reverse of removal. 

NOTE:

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Guide electrical wiring through door openings.  

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

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Exterior Equipment - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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