Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 499

Fig. 1: Identifying Automatic Anti-Dazzle Interior Rear View Mirror Components 
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INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Normal interior rear view mirror 

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Pull rear edge of trim -1- (with clock) downward off roof trim and unhook trim along forward edge. 

Fig. 2: Removing Rear Edge Of Trim (With Clock) Downward From Roof Trim 
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Disconnect connection -2- for interior light (and clock).  

Automatic anti-dazzle interior rear view mirror 

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Pull trim (with clock) -1- to rear against the spring force -arrow A- and unhook trim along forward edge -
arrow B-. 

 

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Fig. 3: Removing Trim (With Clock) To Rear Against Spring Force 
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Pull rear edge of trim -1- downward.  

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Disconnect connections.  

Interior rear view mirror (Convertible) 

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Pull rear edge of trim -1- (with clock) downward -arrow A- off roof trim and unhook trim along forward 
edge -arrow B-. 

Fig. 4: Removing Rear Edge Of Trim (With Clock) Downward From Roof Trim (Convertible) 
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Disconnect connection -2- for interior light (and clock).  

Continuation for all models 

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Press interior rear view mirror -1- downward at an angle -arrow- off the retaining plate (spring clip in 

 

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mirror base).  

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 5: Pressing Interior Rear View Mirror Downward At An Angle From Retaining Plate 
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STORAGE, COVERS AND TRIMS 

CENTER CONSOLE UP TO 01.01, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW 

1. Center console  

2. Bolt/screw  

3. Bolt/screw 

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Qty. 2  

4. Cover cap 

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Qty. 2  

5. Bolt/screw 

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Qty. 2  

6. Rubber grommet  

7. Ashtray 

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Removing, see DRINK HOLDER OR ASHTRAY FROM CENTER CONSOLE UP TO 01.01, 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING .  

8. Drink holder 

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Qty. 2  

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 6 .

 

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Removing, see DRINK HOLDER OR ASHTRAY FROM CENTER CONSOLE UP TO 01.01, 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING  

9. Bolt/screw 

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Qty. 2  

10. Cover  

11. Center console insert  

12. Bolt/screw 

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Qty. 2  

13. Cigarette lighter  

14. Drink holder 

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Removing, see DRINK HOLDER OR ASHTRAY FROM CENTER CONSOLE UP TO 01.01, 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING .  

15. Bolt/screw  

16. Bolt/screw 

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Qty. 2  

Fig. 6: Exploded View Of Center Console And Trims 
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CENTER CONSOLE UP TO 01.01, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

WARNING:

Before working on electrical system: Disconnect battery Ground (GND) 
strap.

NOTE:

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The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified slightly 
depending on equipment variants.  

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Obtain radio unit code before disconnecting battery.  

 

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