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2003 Volkswagen Beetle CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Single Piston Rear Disc Brake
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 L4 DIESEL
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06 Golf, Jetta, 1998-06 New Beetle & 1997 Passat w/Diesel Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 L4 DIESEL
Norma...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 L4 DIESEL
- 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.
- Remove intake air duct between charge air cooler and turbocharger.
- 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 orig...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect wiring connectors from alternator.
- Remove serpentine drive belt, using a suitable removal tool.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, then the alternator.
- Remove serpen...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1998-2009 New Beetle
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 L4 GAS
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 2003 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS
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 2003 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S 1.8 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at coolant line and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 L4 GAS
- Mark rotation of drive belt.
- Rotate or lift tensioner to release tension on drive belt.
- Lock be...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Rain Sensor Diagram for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Relay for Preheating Coolant, High Heat Output Diagram for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 L4 DIESEL Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 L4 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
Document: Radio Coding - Auxiliary Jack, iPod Inop After Radio Replacement Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 L4 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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