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
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Body
Side Window Overview, Convertible
1 - Window Regulator
2 - Side Window
3 - Seal
4 - Bolt
9 Nm
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Front Door Window Overview
1 - Door Window
2 - Window Guide
3 - Nut
9 Nm
4 - Window Regulator Motor
5 - Bolt
3 Nm
6 - Window Regulator
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Tightening Specifications
Nm
6
3
9
12
9
12
9
Body
Component
Clamping screws
Front door window regulator motor bolt
Front window regulator nut
Intermediate plate bolts
Side window regulator bolt
Side window regulator nuts
Speaker housing bolts
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Exterior Equipment
Spoiler Overview, Sedan
1 - Rear Spoiler
2 - Rear Lid
3 - Adhesive Tape
4 - Bolt
10 Nm
5 - Adhesive
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Body
Decorative Trim and Covers Overview
1 - Side Panel Trim Molding
2 - Door Trim Strip
3 - Clip
4 - Grommet
5 - Bolt
1.5 Nm
6 - Adhesive Tape
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Noise Insulation Overview, Sedan
and Gasoline Engine
1 - Noise Insulation
2 - Bolt
2 Nm
3 - Front Bumper Cover
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Body
Noise Insulation Overview, Sedan and Diesel Engine
1 - e Insulation
2 - Bolt
2 Nm
3 - Bolt
6 Nm
4 - Front Bumper Cover
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Noise Insulation Overview, Convertible
1 - 10 Bolt
20 Nm
2 - Noise Insulation
3 - Bolt
2 Nm
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Body
Noise Insulation Overview, Convertible
1 - 10 Bolt
20 Nm
2 - Noise Insulation
3 - Bolt
2 Nm
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Underbody Panels Overview, Sedan
1 - Underbody Panel
2 - Nut
2 Nm
3 - Cover
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Body
Underbody Panels Overview, Convertible
1 - Underbody Panel
2 - Bolt
2 Nm
3 - Nut
2 Nm
4 - Cover
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Exterior Review Mirror Without Exterior
Rearview Mirror Turn Signal Overview
1 - Mirror Cap
2 - Mirror Base Plate
3 - Mirror Adjusting Unit
4 - Bolt
2 Nm
5 - Mirror Trim
6 - Mirror Glass
7 - Electric Wire with Connector
8 - Bolt
2 Nm
9 - Insulation
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Body
Exterior Review Mirror With Exterior
Rearview Mirror Turn Signal Overview
1 - Mirror Base Plate
2 - Entry Lamp
3 - Assembly Piece
4 - Bulb for Entry Lamp
5 - Mirror Glass
6 - Bolt
2 Nm
7 - Mirror Trim
8 - Mirror Cap
9 - Insulation
10 - Bolt
12 Nm
11 - Connector
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Front Wheel Housing Liner Overview
1 - Wheel Housing Liner
2 - Bolt
2 Nm
3 - Expanding Nut
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Body
Rear Wheel Housing Liner Overview
1 - Wheel Housing Liner
2 - Expanding Nut
3 - Bolt
2 Nm
4 - Bolt
2 Nm
5 - Bracket
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Sill Panel Cover
1 - Sill Panel Cover
2 - Bolt
2 Nm
3 - Rear Wheel Housing Liner
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Body Interior
Interior Equipment
Body
Front Center Armrest Assembly Overview
1 - Center Armrest
2 - Bolt
1.5 Nm
3 - Trim
4 - Nut
15 Nm
5 - Bolt
12 Nm
6 - Bolt
2 Nm
7 - Support Base
8 - Bracket
9 - Nut
12 Nm
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Center Console Mounting Bracket
Assembly Overview
1 - Right Front Bracket
2 - Nut
2 Nm
3 - Spring Nut
4 - Support
5 - Left Front Bracket
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Body
Wind Deflector Assembly Overview
1 - Wind Deflector Mount
2 - Knob
3 - Bolt
5 Nm
4 - Bracket
5 - Wind Deflector
6 - Bolt
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Additional Tightening Specifications
Component
Bolts for driver side instrument panel cover
Bolts for front passenger side instrument panel cover
Bolts for instrument panel reinforcement
Bolts for steering column trim
Bolts for glove compartment opener
Bolts for storage compartment in headliner
Bolt for center sunvisor support
Bolts for center support
Grab handle bracket bolt
Lower section threaded connection bolts
Center armrest bracket nut
Bolts for center armrest support
Bolts for center console cover
Center console bolts
Bracket nuts
Footwell trim panel bolt
Center armrest nut
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Nm
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
2
2
1.5
4.5
12
12
12
1.5
1.5
2
1.5
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Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat Belts
Body
Front Three-Point Seat Belt
Assembly Overview, Sedan
1 - Bolt
40 Nm
2 - Seat Belt Guide Ring
3 - Seat Belt Guide
4 - Boltt
4.5 Nm
5 - Automatic Belt Retractor
6 - Bolt
40 Nm
Micro-encapsulated, replace after each loosening
7 - Bolt
20 Nm
8 - Belt
9 - Seat Belt Latch
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Front Three-Point Seat Belt Assembly
Overview, Convertible
1 - Bolt
40 Nm
2 - Seat Belt Guide Ring
3 - Automatic Belt Retractor
4 - Bolt
40 Nm
Micro-encapsulated, replace after each loosening
5 - Belt Guide Bracket
6 - Bolt
20 Nm
7 - Bolt
40 Nm
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Body
Rear Child Seat Anchors Assembly
Overview, Upper Tether
1 - Bracket
2 - Inner Trim
3 - Bracket
4 - Bolt
4 Nm
5 - Outer Trim
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Rear Outer Three-Point Seat Belt
Assembly Overview, Sedan
1 - Automatic Belt Retractor
2 - Bolt
40 Nm
Micro-encapsulated, replace after each loosening
3 - Bolt
40 Nm
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Body
Rear Outer Three-Point Seat Belt
Assembly Overview, Convertible
1 - Bolt
40 Nm
2 - Seat Belt Guide
3 - Automatic Belt Retractor
4- Bolt
40 Nm
Micro-encapsulated, replace after each loosening
5 - Bolt
40 Nm
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Additional Tightening Specifications
Component
Bolt for footwell trim
Nuts for Airbag Control Module -J234Bolts for front passenger airbag unit bracket
Bolt for Driver Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G283Bolt for Passenger Side Front Airbag Crash Sensor
-G284Bolt for Passenger Occupant Detection System Control
Module -J706Rollover protection bolt - always replace
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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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