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VW New Beetle (1997-2019): service and repair manuals
A repair manual for your Volkswagen New Beetle (1997-2019)? Here are shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Volkswagen cars.
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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VW Beetle - Petrol & Diesel (Apr 1999-2007) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the Volkswagen New Beetle, petrol and diesel (European version).
Describes also the mechanical components of the Cabriolet (but not the body or the soft top mechanism).
Petrol engines: 1.4 (1390 cc), 1.6 (1595 cc), 1.8 Turbo (1781 cc) and 2.0 (1984 cc).
Diesel engines: 1.9 (1896 cc, including unit injector system).
Production years: 4/1999-2007).
Exclusions: This manual does not cover the 2.3 litre V5 petrol engine or the Tiptronic transmission.

This Haynes manual for the VW Beetle describes service and repair of the petrol and diesel engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the heater, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
- Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
- Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Details: | 256 pages, 27 x 21 x 2 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.79 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Publishing (GB, 2013) |
| Series: | Haynes Service and Repair Manual (3798) |
| ISBN: | 9780857336545 |
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VW Beetle - All gasoline engines (1998-2010) and TDI diesel engine (1998-2004) (USA) | Haynes Repair Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the Volkswagen New Beetle, gasoline (1998-2010) and diesel (1998-2004).
Exclusions: This manual does not cover the models with the 1.9 L TDI-PL diesel engine (since 2004).
This Haynes manual for the North-American VW New Beetle describes service and repair of the gasoline and diesel engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also includes procedures for the cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox (removal and installation), driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
- Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
- Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
- Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Author: | Ken Freund, Quayside |
| Details: | 384 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.7 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.67 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Manuals, Inc. (USA, 2012) |
| Series: | Haynes Auto Repair Manual (96009) |
| ISBN: | 9781563929946 |
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Volkswagen New Beetle - gasoline and diesel engines (1998-2010) (USA) | Chilton Repair Manual
Chilton Repair Manual for the Volkswagen New Beetle.
Gasoline engines: 1.8, 2.0 and 2.5 litre.
Diesel engines: 1.9 litre TDI (1998-2004).
Model years: 1998-2010.
This Chilton manual for the VW New Beetle covers maintenance and repair of the gasoline and diesel engines (distribution, camshaft, inlet and outlet valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, lubricating system, and gaskets).
It also addresses the cooling system, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust, and the electrical system. Additionally, it describes work on other components, such as the clutch, transmission (only removal and installation), front and rear axles, springs and shock absorbers, the steering system, brakes and body.
- Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
- Includes technical specifications, adjustment data, torque wrench settings, and wiring diagrams.
- Tables for troubleshooting and identification of models and engines.
Product details
| Details: | 496 pages, 28 x 20.5 x 2.5 cm / 11 x 8.1 x 0.98 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Chilton Automotive Books (USA, 2013) |
| Series: | Chilton Auto Repair Manual (70500) |
| ISBN: | 9781620920626 |
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VW New Beetle, including Convertible - gasoline and diesel (1998-2010) (USA) - Bentley Service Manual
Bentley Service Manual covering in great detail maintenance and repair of the Volkswagen New Beetle, gasoline and diesel, including the Beetle Convertible.
Gasoline engines:
4 cylinders:
- 1.8 L turbo (engine codes APH, AWV, AWP, BKF and BNU)
- 2.0 L (AEG, AVH, AZG, BDC, BEV and BGD)
5 cylinders:
- 2.5 L (BPR and BPS).
Diesel engines: 1.9 TDI (ALH and BEW).
Transmissions:
Manual gearboxes (removal and installation, external service):
- 5 gears (02J)
- 5 and 6 gears (02M)
- 5 gears (0A4)
DSG:
- 6 gears (02E)
Automatic transmissions (removal and installation, external service):
- 4 gears (01M)
- 6 gears (09G).
Model years: 1998-2010.
This American Bentley repair manual for the VW New Beetle provides detailed instructions for work on the engines (mechanical part, distribution, valves, ignition, starter, alternator) and cooling system.
Covers also the clutch, transmission (only removal and installation), suspension, brakes, steering, fuel system, exhaust, electrical system, interior, doors, central locking and air conditioning.
- Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
- Complete with adjustment data, torque wrench settings, OBD fault codes and wiring diagrams.
- This is the most comprehensive workshop manual available for these cars.
Product details
| Details: | 1664 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, hardback |
| Illustrations: | 2647 photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bentley Publishers (USA, 2010) |
| Series: | Bentley Service Manual |
| ISBN: | 9780837616407 |
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VW New Beetle (Modelljahre 1997-2010) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli workshop manual for the Volkswagen New Beetle.
Petrol engines:
- 1.4 (55 kW/75 hp)
- 1.6 (74 kW/100 hp, 75 kW/102 hp)
- 1.8 Turbo (110 kW/150 hp, 132 kW/180 hp)
- 2.0 (85 kW/115 hp).
Diesel engines: 1.9 TDI (66 kW/90 hp, 74 kW/100 hp, 77 kW/105 hp)
Model years: 1997-2010.
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This Bucheli repair manual for the VW New Beetle provides detailed instructions for work on the petrol and diesel engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams of the most important circuits.
Product details
| Details: | 212 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2014) |
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (1336) |
| ISBN: | 9783716821763 |
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VW Beetle Cabriolet (5C, Modelljahre 2011-2019) | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst
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Repair manual from the series "Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst" (nr. 310) for the Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet (Type 5C).
Petrol engines:
- 1.2 L (77 kW/105 hp)
- 1.4 L (110 kW/150 hp)
- 2.0 L (147 kW/200 hp)
- 2.0 L (155 kW/210 hp)
- 2.0 L (162 kW/220 hp)
Diesel engines:
- 1.6 TDI (77 kW/105 hp)
- 2.0 TDI (81 kW/210 hp)
- 2.0 TDI (103 kW/140 hp)
- 2.0 TDI (110 kW/150 hp)
Model years: 2011-2019.
This owner's guide describes the technology of the VW Beetle Cabriolet. Comprehensive instructions for the replacement of components such as shock absorbers, brake pads, brake discs, master cylinder and brake fluid / door mirrors, fuel cap, grille, bumpers, bonnet, tailgate, interior trim and seats / alternator and starter motor, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights / air filter, drivebelt, thermostat, coolant, oil filter and any glow plugs.
This manual also includes adjustment data and a maintenance schedule.
Product details
| Author: | Christoph Pandikow |
| Details: | 224 pages, 26 x 20 x 1.3 cm / 10.25 x 7.9 x 0.51 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | 378 photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2025) |
| Series: | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst |
| ISBN: | 9783613047174 |
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