Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 503

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 503

 

 

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

Fig. 24: Removing Gearshift Boot From Center Console 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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

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Pull cover - 8 - off and separate cigarette lighter - 7 - connection.  

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Remove stowage tray -11 -.  

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Remove screws - 25 -.  

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Remove cover - 23 -.  

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Remove screws - 22 -.  

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Unclip cover - 21 - and pull out upward.  

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Unclip cover caps - 3 - and remove screws - 2 -.  

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Remove screws -13 -.  

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Unclip front of cover - 9 -and pull out upward. 

NOTE:

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

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Equipment - New Beetle

  

Fig. 25: Exploded View Of Center Console (From 05.03 in Sedan And From Beginning Of 
Production In Convertible)
 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Remove screws - 29 -.  

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Remove nut - 30 -.  

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Remove armrest - 20 -upward.  

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Remove screws - 4 - and -31 -.  

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

Installing 

Install in reverse order 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.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Equipment - New Beetle

  

Fig. 26: Exploded View Of Center Console (From 05.03 in Sedan And From Beginning Of Production In 
Convertible)
 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

REAR ASHTRAY FROM CENTER CONSOLE FROM 05.03 IN SEDAN AND FROM BEGINNING 
OF PRODUCTION IN CONVERTIBLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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To remove, open ashtray -2- and remove ashtray insert. With non-smoker version, remove power socket -
1- and separate power socket connections -3-  

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Press ashtray in direction of arrow.  

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 27: Removing Power Socket And Separating Power Socket Connections (From 05.03 in Sedan And 
From Beginning Of Production In Convertible)
 
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ARMREST PADDING FROM 05.03 IN SEDAN AND FROM BEGINNING OF PRODUCTION IN 
CONVERTIBLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Pry off cover -1- carefully using a screwdriver. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Equipment - New Beetle

  

Fig. 28: Prying Off Cover (From 05.03 in Sedan And From Beginning Of Production In 
Convertible)
 
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Press locking lugs -2- together and release from retaining plate -3- then pull armrest padding -1- off 
upward -arrow-.  

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 29: Removing Armrest Padding (From 05.03 in Sedan And From Beginning Of Production In 
Convertible)
 
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TRIM UNDER CENTER OF INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Remove center console. See CENTER CONSOLE UP TO 01.01, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Equipment - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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