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
6 - Clutch Pedal Crash Brace
7 - Bolt
30 Nm
Replace after removing
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Steering Gear Overview, Hydraulic Steering Gear
1 - Rubber Bushing
2 - Clamp
Replace after removing
3 - Heat Shield
4 - Nut
6 Nm
5 - Bolt
23 Nm
6 - Seal
7 - Wheel Bearing Housing
8 - Nut
20 Nm + 90° turn
Replace after removing
9 - Bolt
50 Nm + 90° turn
Replace after removing
10 - Subframe
11 - Washer
12 - Power-Assisted Steering Gear
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Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
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Steering Gear Overview, ElectroMechanical Steering Gear
1 - Electric Wire
2 - Universal Joint
3 - Bolt
30 Nm
M8 x 35
Replace after removing
4 - Bolt
6 Nm
5 - Heat Shield
6 - Power-Assisted Steering Gear
7 - Left Wheel Bearing Housing
8 - Nut
20 Nm + 90° turn
M12 x 1.5
Replace after removing
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9 - Bolt
Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
50 Nm + 90° turn
Replace after removing
10 - Subframe
11 - Right Wheel Bearing Housing
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Steering Wheel Overview
1 - Steering Column
2 - Steering Wheel
There are different versions
3 - Bolt
30 Nm + 90° turn
Replace after removing
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Brake System
Brake System
General, Technical Data
Front Brakes
Engine version
2.5L 125 kW
2.0L 147 kW
2.0L TDI 103 kW
PR Number
1ZP/1ZE
1ZA/1ZB/1LV
1ZP/1ZE
Front wheel brake
FN 3 (15”)
FN 3 (16”)
FN 3 (15”)
Rear Brakes with Twist Beam Rear Suspension
Engine version
2.5L 125 kW
2.5L 125 kW
2.5L 125 kW
1)
PR Number
1KS/1KT
1KG
1KD/1KU 1)
Rear wheel brake
Bosch
TB 230 X 32
TRW CI-38 (15)
Applies from 12/10/2012
Rear Brakes with Multi-Link Rear Axle
Engine version
2.0L 147 kW
2.5L 125 kW
2.0L TDI 103 kW
2.0L 147 kW
2.5L 125 kW
2.0L TDI 103 kW
1)
PR Number
1KS/1KT
1KD/1KU
Applies from 12/10/2012
Brake Master Cylinder and Brake Booster
Brake booster
Master brake cylinder 1)
Master brake cylinder 1)
1)
Diameter in
inches
Diameter in
mm
Diameter in
mm
10
22.2
23.81
For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
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FS III Front Brakes
Item
1
2
60
3
PR Number
Brake caliper
Brake pad, thickness
Brake pad wear limit without back
plate
Brake disc
4
Brake disc thickness
Brake disc wear limit
Brake caliper piston
1ZM/1ZQ
FS III (15)
14
2
mm
mm
Diameter in
mm
mm
mm
Diameter in
mm
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22
19
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Front Brakes, FN 3
Item
1
2
3
PR Number
Brake caliper
Brake pad, thickness
Brake pad wear limit without back
plate
Brake disc
4
Brake disc thickness
Brake disc wear limit
Brake caliper piston
mm
mm
Diameter in
mm
mm
mm
Diameter in
mm
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1ZE/1ZP
FN 3 (15”)
14
2
288
25
22
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Front Brakes, FN 3 (cont’d.)
Item
1
2
62
3
PR Number
Brake caliper
Brake pad thickness
Brake pad wear limit without back
plate
Brake disc
4
Brake disc thickness
Brake disc wear limit
Brake caliper piston
1LV/1ZA/1ZB
FN 3 (16”)
14
2
mm
mm
Diameter in
mm
mm
mm
Diameter in
mm
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25
22
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Rear Drum Brakes
Item
1
2
3
PR Number
Wheel brake cylinder
Brake pad width
Brake pad thickness
Brake pad minimum thickness
Brake drum
Brake drum wear limit
mm
mm
mm
mm
Diameter in
mm
Diameter in
mm
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1KG
20
32
5
2.5
230
231.5
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Item
1
2
64
3
PR Number
Brake caliper
Brake pad thickness without
backing plate
Brake rotor
4
Brake disc thickness
Brake caliper piston
1KS/1KT
Bosch
12
mm
Diameter in
mm
mm
Diameter in
mm
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Rear Disc Brakes (CI 38)
Item
1
2
3
PR Number
Brake caliper
Brake pad thickness without
backing plate
Brake rotor
4
Brake rotor thickness
Brake rotor, wear limit
Brake caliper piston
mm
Diameter in
mm
mm
mm
Diameter in
mm
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1KD
CI 38 (15”)
11
255
10
8
38
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS Mark 70, Control Module and
Hydraulic Unit Overview
1 - Brake Line
14 Nm
Tube fitting with threads M12 x 1
2 - Brake Line
14 Nm
Tube fitting with threads M12 x 1
3 - Brake Booster with Master Brake Cylinder
Replace the complete brake booster if there are faults.
4 - Brake Line
14 Nm
Tube fitting with threads M12 x 1
To left rear brake caliper/brake cylinder
5 - Brake Line
14 Nm
Tube fitting with threads M10 x 1
To the right rear brake caliper/brake cylinder
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6 - Rubber Insulation
7 - Bracket
8 - Nut
8 Nm
9 - Bolt
8 Nm
10 - Bracket
11 - ABS Hydraulic Unit -N5512 - Bolt
5.5 Nm
Replace after removing
13 - ABS Control Module -J10414 - Brake Line
14 Nm
Tube fitting with threads M10 x 1
ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- for the master brake cylinder/primary
piston circuit
15 - Brake Line
14 Nm
Tube fitting with threads M10 x 1
To the left front brake caliper
16 - Brake Line
14 Nm
Tube fitting with threads M12 x 1
To the right front brake caliper
17 - Brake Line
14 Nm
Tube fitting with threads M12 x 1
ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- for the master brake cylinder/secondary
piston circuit
ABS Mark 60 EC, Control Module
and Hydraulic Unit Overview
1 - ABS Hydraulic Unit -N552 - ABS Control Module -J1043 - Bolt
2 Nm ± 0.8 Nm
Replace after removing
4 - Brake Line
14 Nm
6.5 mm diameter and tube fitting with a M12 x 1 thread
To the left front brake caliper
5 - Brake Line
14 Nm
6.5 mm diameter and tube fitting with a M12 x 1 thread
ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- for the master brake cylinder/primary
piston circuit
6 - Brake Line
14 Nm
5.25 mm diameter and tube fitting with a M12 x 1 thread
To the right front brake caliper
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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
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