Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 542

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 542

 

 

Fig. 77: Removing Cable Sockets 
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Remove guide rail headlining -4- from retaining plate in convertible top fabric -3-  

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Remove rail -2- from guide rail headlining -4- by sliding both pieces apart 

Fig. 78: Removing Guide Rail Headlining From Retaining Plate In Convertible Top Fabric 
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Remove rivet from frame -arrow- (seen from inside of the vehicle) and attached deflector with cable and 
cable socket 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 79: Removing Rivet From Frame 
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Remove previously removed cable with deflector and cable socket by passing it through fabric loops -
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Fig. 80: Removing Cable With Deflector And Cable Socket 
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Cut cable and pull it following direction of arrow, then dispose of it 

NOTE:

Make sure that deflectors -1- are not damaged

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 81: Cutting Cable 
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Installing 

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Untie knot -arrow- from new guide strip assembly 

Fig. 82: Removing Knot From New Guide Strip Assembly 
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Remove two plastic deflectors from cable and dispose of them  

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Pass cable (previously untied) through deflector at highest position -1- and then through deflector at 
lowest position -2- 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 83: Passing Cable Through Deflector At Highest Position And Deflector At Lowest Position 
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Tie cable -arrow- (previously untied) into original position 

Fig. 84: Installing Cable Into Original Position 
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Clip guide rail headlining -4- to retaining plate inside convertible top fabric -3-  

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Slide rail -2- into guide rail headlining -4-  

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Make sure to pass cable -1- behind the rail  

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Make sure to pass cable -5- in front of rail 

NOTE:

Illustration shows cable arrangement from outside of the vehicle. See Fig. 
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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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