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Revision 10/16/12
1998-2010
Volkswagen Beetle
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IMPORTANT
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Carefully check through packaging material. If any item is missing,
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warranties or guarantees of any type due to the constantly changing nature of this type of information and running changes in vehicle
production. Any person or entity using this information does so at his or its own risk. If you find our instructions are different from your
vehicle, or if you have questions, do not continue with your installation. Contact our toll-free technical support for assistance.
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Door Speakers
7-8
VW Radio
Removal Tools
Phillips
Screwdriver
tamper-proof
Panel Tool
T15
T20
Torx Drivers
10mm Socket,
Ratchet & Extension
Tools Required
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Factory Radio
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FIGURE 1
DIN Sleeve
3. Remove DIN sleeve and trim ring from receiver if in place (Figure 1).
Note: The trim ring will not be used in this installation.
4. Slide DIN sleeve into receiver mounting bracket and secure to
bracket by bending the securing tabs (Figure 2).
5. Hold receiver near dash. Connect receiver wiring
adaptor to factory harness. Plug antenna lead
into rear of receiver.
If using an antenna adaptor: Be sure the antenna cable
(lead) is plugged in and the blue power wire of the antenna
adaptor is properly connected.
Trim Ring
Securing Tabs
FIGURE 2
Receiver Mounting Bracket
Bend tabs after sleeve
is inside receiver
mounting bracket.
Receiver Faceplate A
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FIGURE 1
2. Remove DIN sleeve and trim ring from receiver (Figure 1).
3. Place receiver faceplate B (supplied with installation kit) into receiver
opening.
DIN Sleeve
4. Slide DIN sleeve through opening in faceplate and secure by bending the
securing tabs (Figure 2).
5. Hold receiver near dash. Connect receiver wiring
adaptor to factory harness. Plug antenna lead into rear of receiver.
If using an antenna adaptor: Be sure the antenna cable (lead) is
plugged in and the blue power wire of the antenna adaptor is
properly connected.
Trim Ring
Securing Tabs
FIGURE 2
Receiver Faceplate B
Bend tabs after sleeve
is inside dash opening.
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Door Speakers
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Speaker Assembly
FIGURE 2
Door Pull
Handle Cover
Rivets
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 3
Door Release
Cable
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Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.
1. Pry around sides and bottom of rear side panel to release six (6) plastic retaining clips and one (1) metal retaining clip in scuff plate. Lift rear side
panel and remove (Figure 1). Note: Fold seat back forward to make rear edge of side panel more accessible.
2. Remove four (4) phillips screws securing speaker assembly. Pull out assembly, disconnect and remove.
3. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of replacement speaker to vehicle speaker harness. Secure speaker with screws previously removed (Figure 2).
4. Test speaker operation and reinstall rear side panel by reversing removal steps.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
Scuff Plate
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FIGURE 2
Headrest
Rear Seat
Back Cushion
Rear Seat
Bottom Cushion
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 1
Pivot Rod
Scuff Plate
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FIGURE 5
9. Pry out rear edge of rear side panel to release retaining clips.
10. Pull rear edge of panel out over 10mm stud. Work panel up and out
enough to disconnect cable.
11. Pry metal clip off convertible top cover cable. Pry cable end off
stud (Figure 4).
12. Disconnect flap motor and tweeter harnesses. Set panel aside.
13. Remove four (4) tamper-proof Torx T20 screws securing speaker.
Pull out speaker, disconnect and remove. Note: A tamper-proof
Torx driver will be required.
14. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of replacement speaker to vehicle
speaker harness. Secure speaker with screws previously removed
(Figure 5).
15. Test speaker operation and reassemble rear of vehicle by reversing
removal steps.
FIGURE 4
Metal Clip
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Cable End
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