Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 536

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 536

 

 

Fig. 34: Securing Rear Of Cable With Bolt/Screw 
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Hook ball into front of roof frame. 

Fig. 35: Hooking Ball Into Front Of Roof Frame 
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Stick padding material onto C-pillar -arrow-using double-sided adhesive tape. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 36: Sticking Padding Material Onto C-Pillar 
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Check sealing cord -1- on convertible top retaining frame, replace if necessary. 

Fig. 37: Identifying Sealing Cord On Convertible Top Retaining Frame 
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Remove Assembly Bracket V.A.G 1887 from convertible top fabric retaining frame and body. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 38: Removing Assembly Bracket V.A.G 1887 From Convertible Top Fabric Retaining Frame 
And Body
 
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Position convertible top fabric retaining frame and tighten nut -4- (10 N.m) first.  

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

Fig. 39: Positioning Convertible Top Fabric Retaining Frame 
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Press hinge -6- into ball socket -2- and secure with securing clip -3-.  

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Secure retaining clip -5- with a pop rivet -4-.  

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Reconnect electrical connection -1- for rear window defroster. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 40: Pressing Hinge Into Ball Socket 
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Press beading into insert channel of rear window -arrow-. 

Fig. 41: Pressing Beading Into Insert Channel Of Rear Window 
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Hook convertible top lining -2- into convertible top fabric retaining frame -1- in opposite direction of -
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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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