Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 500

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 500

 

 

Removing 

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Remove center armrest, see FRONT ARMREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .  

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Remove ashtray - 7 - as well as the drinks holders - 8 - and - 14 -. See DRINK HOLDER OR 
ASHTRAY FROM CENTER CONSOLE UP TO 01.01, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
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Fig. 7: Removing Center Console - Up To 01.01 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Pull parking brake lever on, release trim using a screwdriver and pull forward off parking brake lever -
arrow-. 

Fig. 8: Removing Trim And Pulling Forward Off Parking Brake Lever - Up To 01.01 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Unclip gearshift boot -1- from center console and slide upward.  

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Only if required for further work, remove clamp -2- and remove gearshift along with boot. 

NOTE:

If clamp is removed, please see the following reference for installing 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Equipment - New Beetle

  

Fig. 9: Removing Gearshift Boot From Center Console - Up To 01.01 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Unscrew screws - 9 -, - 2- and - 15 -.  

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Pull cover - 10 - off and separate cigarette lighter - 13 - connection.  

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Remove screws -12-and take out insert -11-.  

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Unclip cover caps - 4 - and remove screws - 3 -.  

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Remove screws - 5 - and- 16-.  

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Lift rear of center console -1-, pull to rear and remove upward over the gearshift. 

Fig. 10: Pulling Cover Off And Separating Cigarette Lighter Connection - Up To 01.01 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Installing 

clamp: SELECTOR MECHANISM ON TRANSMISSION SIDE, AS OF 06.99 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Equipment - New Beetle

  

Install in reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 11: Installing Storage, Covers And Trims 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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

Removing 

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To remove a drink holder -1- or the ashtray, turn item to the left and take off upward.  

Installing 

Installation is reverse of removal. 

NOTE:

After reconnecting battery, ensure the vehicle equipment (radio, clock, electric 
windows) is checked as per Workshop manual and/or Owner's manual.

NOTE:

The same procedure is used to remove all drink holders and the ashtray located 
in the center console.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Equipment - New Beetle

  

Fig. 12: Removing Drink Holder Or Ashtray - Up To 01.01 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

CENTER CONSOLE FROM 02.01 TO 04.03, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW 

1. Center console  

2. Bolt/screw 

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Qty. 2  

3. Cover cap 

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Qty. 2  

4. Bolt/screw 

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Qty. 2  

5. Drink holder 

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with ashtray - 6 -  

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Removing, see DRINK HOLDER FROM 02.01, REMOVING AND INSTALLING  

6. Ashtray 

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Inserted into drink holder - 5 -  

7. Cigarette lighter  

8. Cover  

9. Cover  

10. Power socket  

11. Ashtray 

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Removing, see REAR ASHTRAY FROM CENTER CONSOLE FROM 02.01 TO 04.03, 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
  

12. Center console insert  

13. Bolt/screw 

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 13 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Equipment - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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