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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks from 1990+
A/C Data -> Imported Passenger Cars, Light Trucks & Vans -> Volkswagen -> 1992-2002 -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS
1992-2002
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Shoes, Replace -> Wheel Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 L4 DIESEL
Shoes, Replace
Failure to follow outlined procedures may lead to a reduction in parking brake efficiency.
- Remove one wheel bolt, then push self adjusting wedge upwards with a suitable screwdriver through wheel bolt hole to back off brake shoes, Fig. .
- Install wheel bolt and tighten to specifications, then remove grease cap with puller tool No. VW 637/2, or equivalent.
- Remove cotter pin and axle nut, then pull off brake drum.
- Remove spring retainer by pressing it against spring and turning 1/4 turn.
- Disconnect brake shoes from anchor pins, then remove return spring.
- Disconnect parking br...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1990-06 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Se...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove drive axle retaining nut while vehicle is still on ground.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel.
- Remove noise insulator panel retainers, then insulators.
- Mark position of bolts attaching ball joints to control arms, then remove bolts and separate ball joint from control arm. Discard bolts.
- Remove drive axle to transaxle drive flange attaching bolts.
- Mount a suitable puller tool onto hub assembly and press axle shaft out of hub. Do not flex CV or tripod joints more than 25° from their original angles.
- On models equipped with automatic transaxle,remove pen...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> TPMS Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE 2.5 L5 GAS
TPMS Sensor
Removal
When TPMS sensor battery is discharge, the entire sensor must be replaced. Use only original valve caps and valve insert.
- Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
- Raise and support the vehicle with jack stands.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- When dismounting the tire from the rim, note the following:
- Turn the wheel on tire mounting device so that valve/TPMS sensor is in front of mounting head.
- Position the tire changer mounting head near the tire valve so the tire iron can be placed approximately 30 degrees from the valve, Fig. . then remove the tire in ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Beetle S 2.5 L5 GAS
- Loosen hose connections and remove intake hose.
- Unclip retainer from mounting on battery box, then depress retainer, slide fuse panel out from mounting, and set aside.
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then disconnect positive cable from battery.
- Unhook forward part of battery box and remove upwards.
- Remove battery hold-down bracket and carefully slide battery to left and lift from battery tray.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove sound insulation cover.
- Remove bolts and remove battery carrier u...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1998-2009 New Beetle
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 L4 DIESEL
On 1998-2003 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles.
On 2004-06 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles.
On 2007-08 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 40,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
On 2009 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery ground cable.
- Push the instrument panel center c...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 L4 DIESEL
OBD ll
If faults are recognized and verified by the engine control module, they will be indicated by switching on the MIL. Perform the functional inspection as follows: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The MIL must light up if the MIL does not light with the ignition switch on, inspect the bulb and/or locate and eliminate short or open in wiring circuit from the engine control module to MIL using a proper wiring diagram. If no fault can be detected in the wiring the ECM may be faulty. If the MIL lights with the ignition switch on, start engine and run at idle speed the MIL must go o...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS
- Drain coolant into suitable container, then remove front bumper.
- Remove radiator hoses from radiator.
- Disconnect thermo switch and radiator fan electrical connectors.
- Remove tension...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS
- Loosen power steering pump adjustment bolts, then remove Belt.
- Mark running direction of serpentine drive belt if it is to be reused.
- Insert suitable tens...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Connector T-4b Diagram for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Connector T-2c Diagram for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 L4 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2007 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5 2.5 L5 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2005 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: ALLOY WHEELS - CLEANING Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 L4 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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Document: AIRBAG / PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT DEPLOYMENT INQUIRIES - REVISED Vehicle: 2002 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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