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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Electrical Equip./
Communication
Radio Overview
1 - Glove compartment
2 - Multimedia System Control Module -J6503 - Screw
1.5 Nm
4 - Bolt
1.5 Nm
5 - Radio/RNS
6 - External Audio Source Connection -R1997 - Front Center Console
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Amplifier screws
Subwoofer screws
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6
2
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Electrical Equipment
Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control
Battery Overview
1 - Battery Monitoring Control Module -J3672 - Ground Cable Battery Terminal
3 - Nut
6 Nm
4 - Ground Wire To The Body
5 - Nut
20 Nm
6 - Positive Cable Battery Terminal
7 - Nut
6 Nm
8 - Positive Connection To The Engine Compartment E-Box
9 - Battery -A10 - Clamping Plate
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11 - Bolt
Electrical Equip./
Communication
20 Nm
Not illustrated:
Battery tray bolts 9 Nm
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Generator Overview (2.0L Gasoline)
1 - Bolt
2 - Bolt
20 Nm
2 Nm
3 - Washer
4 - Bolt
4.5 Nm
5 - Nut
3.2 Nm
6 - Nut
20 Nm
for B+ wire
7 - Cap
8 - Bolt
2 Nm
9 - Voltage Regulator -C110 - Generator -C11 - Ribbed Belt
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Communication
Not illustrated:
Ribbed belt pulley without freewheel: 65 Nm
Free-wheeling belt pulley: 80 Nm
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Generator Overview (2.5L Gasoline)
1 - Bolt
25 Nm
2 - Ribbed Belt
3 - Ribbed Belt Pulley
Without free wheel: 65 Nm
With free wheel: 80 Nm
4 - Generator -C5 - Voltage Regulator -C16 - Bolt With Washer and Threaded Piece
4 Nm
7 - Cap
8 - Bolt
2 Nm
9 - Cap for Carbon Brushes
Not illustrated:
B+ wire nut to rear side of generator: 20 Nm
Wire bracket nut to the back of the generator: 3.2 Nm
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Communication
Generator Overview (2.0L Diesel)
1 - Bolt
20 Nm
2 - Ribbed Belt
3 - Ribbed Belt Pulley
Without free wheel: 65 Nm
With free wheel: 80 Nm
4 - Generator -C5 - Voltage Regulator -C16 - Bolt With Washer and Threaded Piece
4 Nm
7 - Cap
8 - Bolt
2 Nm
9 - Cap for Carbon Brushes
Not illustrated:
B+ wire nut to rear side of generator: 20 Nm
Wire bracket nut to the back of the generator: 3.2 Nm
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Starter Overview (Automatic
Transmission and DSG® )
1 - Starter -B2 - Connection, B+ Wire to -B3 - Nut
20 Nm
4 - Bolt
M10 = 40 Nm
M12 = 75 Nm
5 - Cap
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Communication
Starter Overview (Manual Transmission)
1 - Starter -B2 - Connection, B+ Wire to -B3 - Nut
20 Nm
4 - Bolt
75 Nm
5 - Cap
6 - Nut
20 Nm
7 - Cable Holder
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Air filter housing-to-body screw
Generator-to-accessory bracket collar bolts
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Fastener
size
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10
20
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Instruments
Electrical Equip./
Communication
Auxiliary Instruments -GX22- Overview
1 - Auxiliary Instruments -GX222 - Auxiliary Instruments -GX22- trim
1.5 Nm
3 - Bolt
1.5 Nm
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Horn Overview
1 - Nut
10 Nm
2 - High Tone Horn -H2- And Low Tone Horn -H7-
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Windshield Wiper/Washer System
Electrical Equip./
Communication
Windshield Wiper System Overview
1 - Joint-Free Windshield Wiper
2 - Wiper Arms
3 - Nut
20 Nm
4 - Nut
5 Nm
5 - Bolt
8 Nm
6 - Wiper Frame With Linkage
7 - Windshield Wiper Motor -V- with Wiper Motor Control Module
-J400 Not illustrated:
Windshield wiper motor -V- bolts for the wiper frame with linkage:
8 Nm
Windshield wiper motor crank to windshield wiper motor shaft: 18
Nm
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Windshield Washer System Overview
1 - Right Windshield Washer Spray Nozzle
2 - Left Windshield Washer Spray Nozzle
3 - Hose
4 - Filler Tube Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
5 Nm
5 - Windshield Washer Fluid Level Sensor -G336 - Windshield Washer Pump -V57 - Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
Not illustrated:
Windshield washer fluid reservoir to body: 8 Nm
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Exterior Lights, Switches
Electrical Equip./
Communication
Automatic Headlamp Range Adjustment Overview
1 - Headlamp Range Control Module -J4312- Bolt
2 Nm
3 - Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76-
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Tail Lamps Overview
1 - Tail Lamp Housing
2 - Left Brake/Tail Lamp Bulb -M21-/Right Brake/Tail Lamp Bulb -M223 - Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp -M6-/Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp -M84 - Left Back-Up Lamp -M16-/Right Back-Up Lamp -M175 - Bulb Holder
6 - Bolt
2 Nm
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Electrical Equip./
Communication
Front Turn Signal Overview
1 - Front Bumper Cover
2 - Turn Signal Bulb Socket
3 - Left Front Turn Signal Lamp -M5-/Right Front Turn Signal Lamp
-M74 - Turn Signal
5 - Fog Lamp Bulb Socket
6 - Left Front Fog Lamp -L22-/Right Front Fog Lamp -L237 - Fog Lamp Housing
8 - Bolt
2 Nm
9 - Bolt
2 Nm
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Fog Lamps Overview
1 - Front Bumper Cover
2 - Turn Signal Bulb Socket
3 - Left Front Turn Signal Lamp -M5-/Right Front Turn Signal Lamp
-M74 - Turn Signal
5 - Fog Lamp Bulb Socket
6 - Left Front Fog Lamp -L22-/Right Front Fog Lamp -L237 - Fog Lamp Housing
8 - Bolt
2 Nm
9 - Bolt
2 Nm
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Electrical Equip./
Communication
Halogen Headlamps Overview
1 - Headlamps
2 - Left Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor -V48- And Right Headlamp
Beam Adjustment Motor -V49
3 - Left Parking Lamp -M1-/Right Parking Lamp -M34 - Retainer
5 - Cap
6 - Left Low Beam Headlamp -M29-/Right Low Beam Headlamp -M31 Not illustrated:
Carrier plate bolt tightening specification: 4.5 Nm
Access cover bolt tightening specification: 2 Nm
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1 - Left Parking Lamp -M1-/Right Parking Lamp -M32 - Headlamps
3 - Left Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor -V48- And Right Headlamp
Beam Adjustment Motor -V49
4 - Headlamp Cover
5 - Bolt
3 Nm
6 - Cap
7 - Left HID Headlamp Bulb -L13-/Right Hid Headlamp Bulb -L148 - LED Daytime Running Lamps
9 - Bolt
1.5 Nm
10 - Headlamp Range Control Module -J43111 - Left High-intensity Gas Discharge Lamp Control Module -J343- and
Right High-intensity Gas Discharge Lamp Control Module -J34412 - Bolt
2 Nm
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Electrical Equip./
Communication
Steering Column Switch Module Overview, Valeo
1 - Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J5272 - Steering Column Combination Switch -E5953 - Steering Column Switch Mount
4 - Shear Bolts
Break-off torque: approximately 15 Nm
5 - Steering Lock Housing
6 - Ignition Switch -D- and Lock Cylinder
7 - Bolt
1.5 Nm
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Steering Column Switch Module Overview, Kostal
1 - Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J5272 - Steering Column Combination Switch -E5953 - Steering Column Switch Mount
4 - Shear Bolts
Break-off torque: approximately 15 Nm
5 - Bolt
2.5 Nm
6 - Steering Lock Housing
7 - Ignition Switch -D- and Lock Cylinder
8 - Bolt
1.5 Nm
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Communication
Steering Column Switch Module
with KESSY Overview
1 - Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J5271.5 Nm
2 - Steering Column Combination Switch -E5953 - Steering Column Switch Mount
4 - Shear Bolts
Break-off torque: approximately 15 Nm
5 - Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J7646 - Access/Start Authorization Button -E378-
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Interior Lights, Switches
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Alarm Horn Nut
Nm
10
Front interior lamp -W1- to the bracket inside the
headliner
2
Wiring
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Driver Footwell Fuse Panel
E-Box Bolt
E-Box Nuts
E-Box Wire Nuts
Nm
1.5
6
6
6
Left E-box in the Engine Compartment
Tightening Specification
Component
Nuts
Nuts
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Fastener Size
M5
M6
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6
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MFR Communication Date: 2014-03-04
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