Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 940

Fig. 4: Identifying Noise Insulation Mounting Points (Golf & Jetta) 
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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

2002-04 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - 1.9L TDI (ALH Engine Code)

  

Fig. 5: Identifying Noise Insulation Mounting Points (Beetle) 
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2. Unscrew drain plug (arrow), and drain coolant from radiator. See Fig. 6 . 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

2002-04 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - 1.9L TDI (ALH Engine Code)

  

Fig. 6: Identifying Drain Screw On Radiator 
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3. Remove coolant hose from oil cooler, and drain coolant from engine. See Fig. 7 . 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

2002-04 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - 1.9L TDI (ALH Engine Code)

  

Fig. 7: Locating Oil Cooler Hoses 
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4. Close drain plug at radiator. Fill cooling system with recommended coolant mixture. See COOLING 

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS . Fill expansion tank with coolant to MAX mark. Install expansion tank 
cap.  

5. Start engine, and let idle until coolant fan turns on. Check coolant level, and top off as necessary.  

6. When engine is at normal operating temperature, coolant level must be on MAX mark, on expansion 

tank. See Fig. 8 . When engine is cold, coolant level must be between MIN and MAX marks, on 
expansion tank. 

CAUTION: DO NOT mix Green and Red coolant. Mixing these two coolant types 

will cause severe engine damage. Use ONLY G 012 A8 D Red coolant. 
See COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

2002-04 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - 1.9L TDI (ALH Engine Code)