Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 676

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 676

 

 

1. ABS speed sensor 

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Before inserting sensor, clean mounting hole inner surface and coat with lubricant G 000 650  

2. Hex socket head bolt, 8 N.m (71 in lb)  

3. Stub axle  

4. Splash plate  

5. Hex bolt, 60 N.m (44 ft. lb) 

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With dished spring  

6. Phillips-head screw  

7. Brake disc  

8. 8-Cap 

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Pressing off and driving in 

See WHEEL BEARING 

9. Self-locking 12-point nut, 175 N.m (129 ft. lb) 

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Replace each time after removing  

10. Wheel hub with wheel bearing and rotor 

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Only replace complete  

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Removing and installing 

See WHEEL BEARING 

11. Axle beam  

Fig. 64: Identifying ABS System Components On Rear Axle 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

SPEED SENSOR ON REAR AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Raise vehicle.  

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Disconnect speed sensor and speed sensor wiring connector -1-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES Anti-Lock Brake System - New Beetle

  

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Remove bolt -2- from stub axle.  

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Disconnect ABS speed sensor out of stub axle. 

Fig. 65: Disconnecting ABS Speed Sensor Out Of Stub Axle 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Installing 

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Before inserting speed sensor, clean hole inner surface and coat speed sensor with solid lubricant paste G 
000 650.  

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Insert speed sensor into hole in stub axle and tighten bolt to 8 N.m (71 in. lb)  

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Connect speed sensor to speed sensor wiring.  

Checking or removing and installing rotor on rear axle 

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Raise vehicle.  

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Remove wheel.  

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Remove bolt for ABS speed sensor from stub axle.  

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Disconnect ABS speed sensor out of stub axle.  

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Check rotor is not damaged or dirty.  

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If rotor is damaged, remove wheel hub with rotor and replace. 

See FRONT & REAR BRAKE ROTOR and WHEEL BEARING 

REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Special tools and equipment 

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VAS 1978 Wiring harness repair kit  

Removing: 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES Anti-Lock Brake System - New Beetle

  

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Obtain radio code on vehicles with coded radio.  

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Disconnect battery.  

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Separate speed sensor wiring/speed sensor connection.  

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Remove rear side panel trim. 

See SIDE PANEL TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

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Disconnect speed sensor wiring -arrow- with wire strippers from VAS 1978 and remove faulty wiring. 

Fig. 66: Disconnecting Speed Sensor Wiring With Wire Strippers From VAS 1978 
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Strip 15 mm (5/8 in.) of insulation from end of wire with wire stripper and fold half of stripped wire back. 

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Guide in new speed sensor wiring.  

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Connect speed sensor to speed sensor wiring.  

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Clip in speed sensor wiring -arrow-. 

Make sure the wiring is not twisted when installing the speed sensor wiring in the wheel housing. 

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Cut 2-pin connector off new speed sensor wiring with wire stripper pliers.  

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Strip 15 mm (5/8 in.) of insulation from end of wire with wire strippers and bend back half. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES Anti-Lock Brake System - New Beetle

  

Fig. 67: Striping 15 Mm Of Insulation From End Of Wire With Wire Stripper 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Connect speed sensor wiring with help of suitable crimp connector from wiring harness repair kit VAS 
1978. 

Fig. 68: Cliping In Speed Sensor Wiring 
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ESP SYSTEM COMPONENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

SENDER FOR ROTATION RATE -G202- AND SENSOR FOR TRANSVERSE ACCELERATION -
G200-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

NOTE:

The removal and installation sequence for the sender for rotation rate -G202- 
and the sensor for transverse acceleration -G200- is identical except for the 
mounting bracket for each component.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES Anti-Lock Brake System - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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