Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 532

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 532

 

 

Fig. 5: Removing Convertible Top Frame From Body 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM (CONVERTIBLE), REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

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Disconnect connection -1- on left and right-hand side of rear window. 

Fig. 6: Disconnecting Connection On Left And Right-Hand Side Of Rear Window 
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Guide wiring for heated rear window into interior and unclip from side panel.  

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Open convertible top completely.  

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Unclip Convertible Top Position Switch -F171- -3- for convertible top position from hydraulic cylinder 
(right-hand side only).  

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Pry securing clip -4- out of piston rod -1-.  

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Pry piston rod -1- off ball head -2- using a screwdriver. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 7: Prying Piston Rod Off Ball Head 
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Remove bolts/screws -2-.  

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Close convertible top manually but do not lock.  

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Remove bolt/screw -4-. 

Fig. 8: Removing Convertible Top Bolt/Screw 
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Lift convertible top at main mounting approx. 45° and take forward out of the convertible top box 
(second mechanic required).  

Installing 

NOTE:

Never loosen the securing bolts/screws -1- and -3- of the base plate 
otherwise the default settings for the convertible top will be lost.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

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Check sealing band -1- on convertible top frame, replace if necessary.  

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Place convertible top in convertible top box (second mechanic required).  

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Install bolts/screws -2- and -4- and tighten to 50 N.m. 

Fig. 9: Identifying Sealing Band On Convertible Top Frame 
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Position convertible top frame centrally and tighten nut -4- (10 N.m).  

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Tighten bolts/screws -3- (10 N.m) working from the center outward.  

Fig. 10: Positioning Convertible Top Frame Centrally 
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Install in reverse order of removal. 

NOTE:

make sure that the convertible top fabric retaining frame is positioned at the 
same height.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

CONVERTIBLE TOP FABRIC COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

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Remove side trim panel. 

See SIDE PANEL TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

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Remove head restraint cover. 

See BACKREST (CONVERTIBLE), REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

Removing 

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Open convertible top half way.  

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Observe security rules, see CONVERTIBLE TOP .  

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Remove roof leading edge trim, see CONVERTIBLE TOP FRONT LATCH, ASSEMBLY 
OVERVIEW
  

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Pull roof frame front seal off roof frame -arrow-. 

Fig. 11: Pulling Roof Frame Front Seal From Roof Frame 
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NOTE:

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On models with an electro/hydraulic convertible top the motors for the rod 
flaps must remain connected to the wiring harness so that the convertible 
top may be moved hydraulically.  

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Position side trim panels in the vehicle so that the rod flats can move 
freely.  

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The servo motors may be disconnected from the flap motor.  

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Protect the vehicle against possible paintwork damage with suitable 
protective covers and textile reinforced adhesive tape.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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