Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 535

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 535

 

 

Fig. 26: Cutting Through Staple 
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Release padding material bonding on C-pillar -arrow-. 

Fig. 27: Removing Padding Material Bonding On C-Pillar 
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Remove bolt/screw -1- for convertible top cover tensioning cable.  

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Pull tensioning cable out if replacing convertible top cover.  

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Remove screw -2- securing elastic strap to convertible roof frame. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 28: Removing Bolt/Screw For Convertible Top Cover Tensioning Cable 
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Pull convertible top fabric -1- out of convertible top retaining rail -2- to side in direction of -arrow- 
(second mechanic required). 

Fig. 29: Pulling Convertible Top Fabric Out Of Convertible Top Retaining Rail 
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Installing 

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Slide convertible top fabric into convertible top retaining rail from side (second mechanic required). 

Use lubricant when pulling in (e.g. silicone lubricant spray D 007 000 A2). 

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Align mark on rear of padding material with mark on convertible top fabric. 

WARNING:

For security reasons, hold tensioning cable while removing screw

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 30: Aligning Mark On Rear Of Padding Material With Mark On Convertible Top Fabric 
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Close zip fastener using Closing Pliers VAS 6138. 

Fig. 31: Closing Zip Fastener 
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Secure ends of zip fastener with Staple Pliers VAS 6148. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 32: Securing Ends Of Zip Fastener 
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Make sure that the staple is closed correctly. 

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Align mark on center of padding material with mark on convertible top fabric and close zip fastener.  

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Align mark on front of padding material with mark on convertible top fabric and close zip fastener.  

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If replacing convertible top fabric cover, pull tensioning cable into side of convertible top fabric with aid 
of pilot wire. 

Fig. 33: Pulling Tensioning Cable Into Side Of Convertible Top Fabric With Aid Of Pilot Wire 
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Secure rear of cable with bolt/screw. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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