Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 549

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 549

 

 

Fig. 113: Removing Oil Reservoir 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Installing 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

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Moisten O-ring -3- with hydraulic oil G 002 000 and insert into pump housing groove.  

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Moisten inside of oil reservoir, in area of O-ring with hydraulic oil.  

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To assemble, slide oil reservoir on with a turning motion and tighten using new Torx(R) screws -1-. (2 
N.m). 

Fig. 114: Installing Oil Reservoir 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

WARNING:

Always torque reservoir bolts to specification, otherwise oil 
reservoir will be damaged.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

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Install hydraulic pump, see HYDRAULIC PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .  

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Fill hydraulic system and bleed, see HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, FILLING AND BLEEDING .  

HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW 

1. Hydraulic cylinder  

2. Hydraulic hoses  

3. Circlip  

4. Hydraulic hoses  

5. Retaining clip  

6. Retainer  

7. Pin  

8. Bolt/screw 

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23 N.m  

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Qty. 2  

9. Convertible Top Position Switch -F171- 

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Installed only on right-hand side.  

10. Screwdriver  

11. Ball head  

12. Cover  

13. Securing clip  

14. Piston rod  

WARNING:

The hydraulic system reacts with extreme sensitivity to all types of 
contaminants. As soon as the system is opened the respective 
component must be covered, to prevent dirt entering the hydraulic 
system.

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 115 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Fig. 115: Identifying Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly Components 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Open convertible top.  

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Remove side trim panel. 

WARNING:

The hydraulic system reacts with extreme sensitivity to all types of 
contaminants. As soon as the system is opened the respective 
component must be covered, to prevent dirt entering the hydraulic 
system.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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