Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 550

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 550

 

 

See SIDE PANEL TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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Loosen bypass valve on hydraulic pump to release any residual pressure in the system.  

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Unclip cap -12- on convertible top position switch -F171- on right side only  

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Pry securing clip -13- out of piston rod -14-.  

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Pry piston rod -14- off ball head using a screwdriver -10-.  

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Close convertible top manually.  

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Remove bolts/screws -8- (23 N.m  

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Pull retaining clip -5- out.  

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Remove hydraulic hoses -2- and -4-. 

Fig. 116: Removing Hydraulic Cylinder 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Installing 

NOTE:

When installing ensure that the O-rings are not damaged and are seated 
correctly on the hydraulic lines.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

Install in reverse order of removal. 

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

Fig. 117: Installing Hydraulic Cylinder 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

HYDRAULIC HOSES 

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Remove luggage compartment trim on left and right-hand sides. 

See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM (CONVERTIBLE), REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

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Remove luggage compartment side trim on left and right. 

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

  

See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE PANEL TRIM (CONVERTIBLE) REMOVING AND 
INSTALLING
 . 

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Remove side trim panel. 

See SIDE PANEL TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

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Loosen bypass valve -3- on hydraulic pump to release any residual pressure in the system.  

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Remove Torx(R) screw -1- (7 N.m).  

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Remove hydraulic hoses -2- at hydraulic pump. 

Fig. 118: Loosening Bypass Valve On Hydraulic Pump 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Unclip hydraulic hoses from water tray and luggage compartment side panel.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

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Pull out retaining clip -1- and remove hydraulic hoses from hydraulic cylinder. 

Fig. 119: Removing Hydraulic Hoses From Hydraulic Cylinder 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Guide hydraulic hoses through water tray. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Convertible Top - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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