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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 946

 

 

Fig. 13: Drive Belt Routing (Without A/C) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

2002-04 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L (AEG, AVH, AZG, BBW, BDC, BEV & BGD 

Engine Code)

  

Fig. 14: Drive Belt Routing (With A/C) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

DRIVE BELT, REMOVING & INSTALLING 

Remove engine cover. Rotate serpentine belt tensioner clockwise to relieve belt tension. Remove serpentine 
belt. See Fig. 15 . Lock in place using Mandrel (T10060) or a drift.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

2002-04 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L (AEG, AVH, AZG, BBW, BDC, BEV & BGD 

Engine Code)

  

Fig. 15: Releasing Serpentine Belt Tensioner 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 

COOLANT MIXTURE RECOMMENDATIONS 

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 

Application

Specification

Freeze Point

Down To -13° F (- 25° C)

40% Coolant

Down To -31° F (- 35° C)

50% Coolant

Application

Specification

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

2002-04 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L (AEG, AVH, AZG, BBW, BDC, BEV & BGD 

Engine Code)

  

Coolant Capacity

(1)

 5.3 Qts. (5.0L)

Coolant Replacement Interval

(2)

Recommended Coolant

Golf & Jetta 

(3)

 , 

(5)

(4)

 Red G 012 A8 D

New Beetle

(5)

 Lilac (Purple) G 012 A8 F

Cooling Fan Thermal Switch

First Stage

On

198-207° F (92-97° C)

Off

183-196°F (84-91°C)

Second Stage

On

210-221°F (99-105°C)

Off

196-208°F (91-98°C)

Thermostat

Starts To Open

186°F (87°C)

Fully Open

216°F (102°C)

Opening Stroke

.28" (7 mm)

(1)

Total coolant quantity may vary depending on vehicle equipment.

(2)

Manufacturer does not require routine coolant replacement. Replace coolant only if major repair is 
necessary.

(3)

On model year 2004 Golf and Jetta, engine code BEV, uses G12 coolant that is Lilac (Purple) in 
color. Refer to TSB Group 19 No. 02-01, dated Dec. 20, 2002. See COOLANT (ANTIFREEZE), 
MIXING PRECAUTIONS
 .

(4)

G12 coolant is Red in color. DO NOT mix Green and Red coolant. Mixing these coolant types will 
cause severe engine damage.

(5)

G12 coolant is Lilac (Purple) in color. DO NOT mix Green with Lilac coolant. Mixing these coolant 
types will cause severe engine damage.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

2002-04 ENGINE COOLING Specifications & Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L (AEG, AVH, AZG, BBW, BDC, BEV & BGD 

Engine Code)

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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