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  Factory Radio Removal 

 

3  

Receiver 

Installation 

(w/o trim ring)  

 

 

4

 

 

Receiver Installation

 

(with trim ring) 

 

 

 

5  

Door 

Speakers 

 





 

6  

Rear 

Speakers 

(Coupe)  



 

7-8   Rear Speakers 

(Convertible)      

  

TM

Inside...

055 0005

Revision 10/16/12

1998-2010
 Volkswagen 

Beetle

*0000550005*

Tools Required

Page

Phillips
Screwdriver

Small Flat Blade
Screwdriver

Panel Tool

Torx Drivers

VW Radio
Removal Tools

Drill, 1/8", 3/8" Bits

T15           T20

10mm Socket, 
Ratchet & Extension

Nail Punch

IMPORTANT

Before starting, compare items on your invoice with items received. 
Carefully check through packaging material. If any item is missing, 
please call

 

Crutchfield Technical Support at 1-800-955-9094.

Although reasonable attempts are made to verify the accuracy of the information contained in this MasterSheet, it is presented without 
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.

tamper-proof

If you need additional wiring information, 

visit us online at 

www.crutchfield.com/support/faq.html

Copyright 2012  Crutchfield Corporation

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6mm Allen Wrench

Summary of Contents for Beetle 1998-2010

Page 1: ...ssing please call Crutchfield Technical Support at 1 800 955 9094 Although reasonable attempts are made to verify the accuracy of the information contained in this MasterSheet it is presented without 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 ...

Page 2: ...ch side of factory radio face as shown Slowly press in tools until a click is heard from each side The click will unlock radio 4 Pull tools to pull radio out of dash opening Disconnect wiring harness and unplug antenna lead to remove radio 5 Remove two 2 Torx T15 screws from dash opening as shown Note Retain these screws VW Radio Removal Tools Factory Radio 1 800 955 9094 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Copyrig...

Page 3: ...ver 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 6 Slide receiver fully into sleeve and test operation 7 Install receiver faceplate A supplied with installation kit by snapping into place Receiver Mounting Bracket Receiver Faceplate A FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1 DIN Sleeve Trim Ring Securing Tabs Bend tabs after...

Page 4: ...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 6 Slide receiver fully into sleeve and test operation 7 Install trim ring Receiver Faceplate B FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1 DIN Sleeve Trim Ring Securing Tabs Bend tabs after sleeve is inside dash opening 1 800 955 9094 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Copyright 2012 Crutchf...

Page 5: ...e speaker bracket assembly to location Figure 3 7 Test speaker operation and reinstall door panel by reversing removal steps FIGURE 2 Rivets Speaker Assembly Door Pull Handle Cover FIGURE 3 FIGURE 1 Door Release Cable Note Door panel for 2003 models is slightly different in appearance but removal steps are the same as 1998 model shown 1 800 955 9094 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Always be careful when drillin...

Page 6: ...ve 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 Rear Speakers Coupe 055 0005 6 Rear Side Panel Scuff Plate FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 1 800 955 9094 TECHNICAL SUPPORT NOTES Please read first Instructions show factory size speakers or ...

Page 7: ... 2 7 Remove one 1 10mm nut at top rear edge of rear side panel Figure 3 Continued on the next page Rear Speakers Convertible 055 0005 7 FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 Rear Side Panel Scuff Plate Rear Seat Bottom Cushion Rear Seat Back Cushion Bracket 1 of 2 Trunk Access Panel Headrest 1 800 955 9094 TECHNICAL SUPPORT NOTES Please read first Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers with adap...

Page 8: ...ve 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 Rear Speakers Convertible continu...

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