Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 581

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 581

 

 

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Prerequisite: Automatic opening and closing is OK.  

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Ignition switched on  

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Close door window with power window switch (automatic closing). 

If driver's or front passenger's door window is impeded because it is tight or through an object during the 
closing sequence (force limitation intervention (FLI)) window will open again immediately. 

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After the window has opened the respective window switch must be lifted or press and held in this 
position within 5 seconds. 

If window is impeded again because it is tight or through an object during the closing sequence the 
window will stop immediately (force limitation intervention (FLI)). 

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After window has stopped, switch must be operated again within 5 seconds to close the window.  

The window will now close (beyond the obstruction) without force limitation intervention . 

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Ignition switched off  

If the driver's or front passenger's door window is impeded because it is tight or through an object during the 
closing sequence (force limitation intervention (FLI)) the window will open again immediately. 

Operations using the interior power window switch is now blocked. 

If within one minute of opening the window the ignition is switched on and the switched press (close window), 
the window will be closed without the automatic closure function. 

SIDE WINDOW (CONVERTIBLE), ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW 

1. Carrier plate with window electric motor  

2. Hex bolt 

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10 N.m.  

3. Door window retaining plate  

4. Torx(R) screw 

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10 N.m.  

5. Window slot inner seal 

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Pushed onto flange  

6. Combi-nut  

7. Adjuster  

8. Washer  

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 27 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 EQUIPMENT & EQUIPMENT Glass, Window Regulators - New Beetle

  

9. Spacer disk  

10. Bracket for side window  

11. Spacer disk  

12. Spacer disk  

13. Nut  

14. Side window 

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Removing, see SIDE WINDOW, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .  

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Adjusting, see SIDE WINDOW, ADJUSTING .  

15. Clamping nut  

16. Adjuster for side inclination  

17. Window electric motor 

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Removing and installing. See WINDOW ELECTRIC MOTOR, REMOVING AND 
INSTALLING
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18. Combi-nut 

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20 N.m.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 EQUIPMENT & EQUIPMENT Glass, Window Regulators - New Beetle

  

Fig. 27: Exploded View Of Side Window Assembly (Convertible) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

SIDE WINDOW, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Open canopy  

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Remove side trim panel. 

See SIDE PANEL TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (CONVERTIBLE) . 

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Remove bolts -2- securing loudspeaker 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 EQUIPMENT & EQUIPMENT Glass, Window Regulators - New Beetle

  

Fig. 28: Locating Bolts Securing Loudspeaker 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Pull loudspeaker away from side panel  

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Disconnect electrical connection from power window motor  

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Pull window motor harness and grommet out of loudspeaker housing.  

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Remove loudspeaker.  

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Remove window slot inner seal.  

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Remove upper retaining plate. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 EQUIPMENT & EQUIPMENT Glass, Window Regulators - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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