Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 540

Fig. 63: Pulling Clamping Profile Off Bracing Hoop 
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Pull off C-pillar roof frame seal in direction of -arrow-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 64: Pulling Off C-Pillar Roof Frame Seal 
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Pull convertible top fabric beading out of C-pillar channel in direction of -arrow-. 

Fig. 65: Pulling Convertible Top Fabric Beading Out Of C-Pillar Channel 
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Release convertible top lining from C-pillar bonding -1-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 66: Releasing Convertible Top Lining From C-Pillar Bonding 
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Drill out pop rivet for tensioning cable. 

Fig. 67: Drilling Out Pop Rivet For Tensioning Cable 
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Drill out pop rivet for retainer -1- for tensioning cable.  

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Open convertible top completely 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 68: Drilling Out Pop Rivet For Retainer For Tensioning Cable 
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Drill out pop rivet for lower retainer -1- for tensioning cable.  

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Close convertible top. 

Fig. 69: Drilling Out Pop Rivet For Lower Retainer For Tensioning Cable 
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Pull convertible top lining -2- out of convertible top fabric retaining frame -1- in direction of -arrow-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle