Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 537

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 537

 

 

Fig. 42: Hooking Convertible Top Lining Into Convertible Top Fabric Retaining Frame 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Start at the center when doing this. 

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Secure water guide -1- with insert beading -2-. 

Fig. 43: Securing Water Guide With Insert Beading 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Secure side tensioning belt -1- to convertible top frame with a pop rivet.  

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Open convertible top to half open position. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 44: Securing Side Tensioning Belt To Convertible Top Frame With Pop Rivet 
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Insert beading into C-pillar channel in direction of -arrow-. 

Fig. 45: Inserting Beading Into C-Pillar Channel 
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Hook hooking beading into channel on front of roof leading edge -arrow-. 

NOTE:

Beading must close flush with upper edge of C-pillar.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 46: Installing Hooking Beading Into Channel On Front Of Roof Leading Edge 
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Press convertible top fabric clamping beading into side of roof leading edge clamping channel -arrow-. 

Fig. 47: Pressing Convertible Top Fabric Clamping Beading Into Side Of Roof Leading Edge 
Clamping Channel
 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Install convertible top fabric securing bolt/screw -arrow-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 48: Installing Convertible Top Fabric Securing Bolt/Screw 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Install roof frame front seal -arrow A-.  

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Install C-pillar seal -arrow B-. 

Fig. 49: Installing Roof Frame Front Seal 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Install roof leading edge trim, see CONVERTIBLE TOP FRONT LATCH, ASSEMBLY 
OVERVIEW
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Install side panel trim 

See SIDE PANEL TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

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Install head restraint trim. 

See BACKREST (CONVERTIBLE), REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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