Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 541

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 541

 

 

Fig. 70: Pulling Convertible Top Lining Out Of Convertible Top Fabric Retaining Frame 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Pull beading out of insert channel of rear window -arrow-. 

Fig. 71: Pulling Beading Out Of Insert Channel Of Rear Window 
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Remove securing bolt from roof frame for convertible top lining rubber cable. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 72: Removing Securing Bolt From Roof Frame For Convertible Top Lining Rubber Cable 
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Pull rubber cable out of loop on convertible top lining.  

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Remove screw securing convertible top elastic strap to convertible top retaining frame.  

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Drill out pop rivet for roof spoiler cassette beading -arrow-. 

Fig. 73: Drilling Out Pop Rivet For Roof Spoiler Cassette Beading 
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Pull beading out of roof spoiler cassette. 

WARNING:

For security reasons, hold tension on elastic strap while removing 
screw

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 74: Pulling Beading Out Of Roof Spoiler Cassette 
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Pull slide -1- downward out of guide.  

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 75: Pulling Slide Downward Out Of Guide 
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HEADLINER TENSIONING SYSTEM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

NOTE:

Stick convertible top lining bonding strip onto C-pillar using double-sided 
adhesive tape.

NOTE:

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To comfortably remove or repair headliner tensioning system, and to 
reach all needed pieces open/close convertible top as needed (Use more 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

RAIL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING. 

Removing 

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Remove three rivets -arrows- and release rail guide 

Fig. 76: Removing Rail Guide 
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Remove rail from convertible top frame and from guide rail headlining  

Installing 

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Install in reverse order of removal  

GUIDE RAIL HEADLINING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING. 

Removing 

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Remove rail. See RAIL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING. .  

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Remove two rivets -1- and release cable sockets 

or less a half open position)  

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Before opening or closing convertible top, observe that there is enough 
room above convertible top to operate it  

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Each side of vehicle has a headliner tensioning system consisting of a rail, 
a guide rail headlining (with attached cables, deflectors and cable sockets) 
and a retaining plate (with attached elastic cable and cable socket)  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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