New Beetle L4-1.8L Turbo (AWP) (2003)
With bushing pressed into armrest:
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Using a center punch, mark the lip of mechanism at the center between the tab -A- and the notch -B-, at 4 mm from outboard edge of lip.
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Mark lip at 180° from the first mark (pivot bar clamp as necessary to gain access)
Note
Care must be taken when measuring from outboard edge. If dimension is incorrect (too far inboard); the head of screw used in repair may contact the
inboard edge of armrest. If this happens you will not be able to tighten and fully seat the screw
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Drill a 3.1 mm hole at these locations
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Insert screws Part No: N 906 012 at these locations
With screws in place:
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Release bar clamp.
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Ensure that bushing is centered in foam isolating washer (foam isolating washer is not visible when bushing is properly installed).
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Place washer on opposite side bushing.
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Repeat clamping procedure.
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Repeat marking and drilling procedure.
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Insert screws Part No: N 906 012 at these locations
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Reinstall armrest (fastener torque = 18 Nm)
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Reinstall trim covers.
When procedure applies to vehicles within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, use the table.