NHTSA ID Number: 10122254
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRG - 2014 Beetl
TSB/Document Date: 2017-11-08
Summary
2014 Volkswagen
Beetle/Beetle Convertible Quick Reference Specification Book: This document is an overview which covers -General Information -Vehicle Identification -Sales Codes -Vehicle Lifting -Suspension, Wheels, Steering -Brake System -Body -Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning -Electrical System
Rear Fender Overview
1 - Rear Fender
2 - Bolt
M4: 3 Nm
M6: 8 Nm
Do not interchange
3 - Fender Brace
4 - Nut
8 Nm
5 - Bolt
8 Nm
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1 - Hood
2 - Rubber Stop
M4: 3 Nm
M6: 8 Nm
Do not interchange
3 - Hood Catch
4 - Adjusting Buffer
5 - Insulation
6 - Hinge
7 - Support Rod
8 - Hood Latch
9 - Bolt
20 Nm
10 - Spray Nozzles
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Body
Release Lever Overview
1 - Bracket
2 - Release Cable
3 - Expanding Nut
4 - Bolt
1.5 Nm
5 - Lever
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Rear Lid Overview, Sedan, Gas-Filled Strut
1 - Gas-Filled Strut
2 - Ball Socket
3 - Ball Stud
20 Nm + 45° turn
Always replace
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Body
Hood Overview
1 - Rear Fender
2 - Bolt
M4: 3 Nm
M6: 8 Nm
Do not interchange
3 - Fender Brace
4 - Nut
8 Nm
5 - Bolt
8 Nm
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Hood Overview
1 - Rear Fender
2 - Bolt
M4: 3 Nm
M6: 8 Nm
Do not interchange
3 - Fender Brace
4 - Nut
8 Nm
5 - Bolt
8 Nm
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Body
Hinge Overview
1 - Hinge
2 - Bolt
10 Nm
3 - Washer
4 - Nut
24 Nm
5 - Rear Lid
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Rear Lid Overview, Convertible, Hinge
The gas-filled strut is not shown in the illustration.
1 - Rear Lid
2 - Centering Pins
3 - Bolt
24 Nm
4 - Sealing Washer
5 - Hinge
6 - Nut
24 Nm
7 - Centering Pin Nut
4 Nm
8 - Rubber Stop
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Body
Fuel Filler Door Unit Overview
1 - Connector
2 - Fuel Filler Door Unlock Motor -V1553 - Bolt
1.5 Nm
4 - Fuel Filler Door Unit
5 - Water Drain Hose
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Front Doors, Central Locking System
Door Overview
1 - Door
2 - Bolt
40 Nm
Replace after removing
3 - Door Hinge
4 - Bolt
23 Nm
5 - Cover
6 - Bolt
40 Nm
Replace after removing
7 - Door Hinge
8 - Bolt
40 Nm
Replace after removing
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9 - Bolt
Body
40 Nm
Replace after removing
10 - Door Arrester
11 - Bolt
9 Nm
12 - Bolt
40 Nm
Replace after removing
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Door Handle and Door Lock Overview
The illustration shows the left side. The right side is identical.
1 - Door Lock
2 - Bracket
3 - Bolt
3.5 Nm
4 - Cover
5 - Cover
6 - Lock Cylinder
7 - Backing
8 - Door Handle
9 - Bolt
1.5 Nm
10 - Cable
11 - Clips
12 - Cable
13 - Bolt
18 Nm
14 - Bracket Clip
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Body
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Sunroof
Panorama Sliding/Tilting Sunroof Overview
1 - Glass Cover for Panorama Sliding/Tilting Sunroof (One-Piece
Safety Glass)
2 - Bolt
6 Nm
3 - Trim
4 - Trim
5 - Outer Seal
6 - Sunroof Frame
7 - Inner Seal
8 - Crossbrace
9 - Bolt
2.5 Nm
11 - Sunroof Shade
12 - Cover
13 - Bolt
2.5 Nm
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14 - Bolt
Body
4 Nm
15 - Electrical Drive Motor
16 - Guide Rails
17 - Bolt
3 Nm
18 - Bolt
2.5 Nm
19 - Mounting Carrier
20 - Wind Deflector
21 - Spring
22 - Bolt
1.5 Nm
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Sunroof Shade Overview
1 - Sunroof Shade
2 - Mount
3 - Bolt
2.5 Nm
4 - Tension Wire
5 - Tappet
6 - Sun Shade Glide
7 - Locking Pin
8 - Rubber Buffer
9 - Tension Spring
10 - Handle
11 - Bolt
1 Nm
12 - Side Rail
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Tightening Specifications
Nm
10
12
6
18
23
Body
Component
Hood catch bolts
Hood latch bolts
Rear lid actuator bolts
Rear lid latch bolts
Rear lid lock bolts
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Convertible Top
Stop Buffer Overview
1 - Stop Buffer with Fitting Tabs
2 - Fitting Grooves on the Linkage
3 - Nut
9 Nm
4 - Rivet
5 - Stop Buffer for the Convertible Top Cover
6 - Left Convertible Top Compartment Cover Switch -F2907 - Nut
9 Nm
8 - Stop Buffer with Fitting Tabs
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Body
Convertible Top Latch Overview
1 - Convertible Top Locking Motor -V2232 - Convertible Top Latch
3 - Grommet
4 - Convertible Top Lock
5 - Nut
9 Nm
6 - Rear Lid Catch
7 - Nut
9 Nm
Tightening Specifications
Component
Convertible top striker bolt
Convertible top retaining plate bolt
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19
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Bumpers
Front Bumper Cover Overview
1 - Front Bumper Cover
2 - Expanding Nut
3 - Bolt
2 Nm
4 - Bolt
2 Nm
5 - Bolt
2 Nm
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Body
Guides and Brackets Overview
1 - Bracket
2 - Side Guide
3 - Nut
3 Nm
4 - Nut
3 Nm
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Front Bumper Carrier Overview
1 - Front Bumper Carrier
2 - Bolt
8 Nm
3 - Bolt
60 Nm
4 - Bolt
5 - Noise Insulation Bracket
Convertible only
6 - Foam Piece
7 - Rear Bumper Carrier
8 - Bolt
20 Nm
9 - Foam Piece
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Body
Front Bumper Carrier on the Lock Carrier
3 - Bolt
8 Nm
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Rear Bumper Cover Overview
1 - Center Guide
2 - Rear Bumper Cover
3 - Bolt
2 Nm
4 - Bolt
2 Nm
5 - Expanding Rivet
6 - Bolt
2 Nm
7 - Bolt
2 Nm
8 - Side Guide
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Body
Guides and Brackets Overview
1 - Center Guide
2 - Nut
3 Nm
3 - Nut
3 Nm
4 - Attachment
5 - Bolt
3 Nm
6 - Side Guide
7 - Nut
3 Nm
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TSB/Document ID: QRG - 2014 Beetl
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2014-03-04
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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