New Beetle L4-2.0L (AZG) (2003)
Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Customer Interest
Body - Tailgate/Trunk Lid Hard To Close
Group: 55
Number: 03-02
Date: June 16, 2003
Subject:
Tailgate/Trunk Lid, Hard to Close
Model(s):
New Beetle Convertible
2003
Supersedes T.B. Group 55 Number 03-01 dated June 6, 2003 due to Labor Op. revision
Condition
Tailgate/trunk lid is hard to close.
May be caused by excessive look spring tension for lock mechanism.
Production
Improved lock plate to be installed beginning June 27, 2003 (approximate date).
Service
Install new lock plate spring Part No:
1Y0 827 671A for tailgate/trunk lid lock mechanism as follows
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Remove rear luggage area load sill cover (see Repair Manual Group 70 - Load sill cover (Convertible), removing and installing).
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Remove lock plate spring (arrow) using needle nosed pliers.
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Install new lock plate spring Part No: 1Y0 827 671A.
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Install rear luggage area load sill cover (see Repair Manual Group 70 - Load sill cover (Convertible), removing and installing.