[g-man_ae]

I need to replace the panel on the driver's side of the lower half of the dashboard, part #12 as seen here:

This is for a 2000 New Beetle, for which they've yet to write a Bentley manual. I need to know the # and location of screws, clips, tabs, etc., and whether or not any other parts need prior removal.
I assume this is like a Golf/Jetta, for which this part is in two halves (left and right). On that car, the endcap of the dash must first be popped off, then 2 screws and about 4 clips popped off the left half, which reveals one of the 2 screws (along with another 4 clips) holding the right half. However, on the Beetle, this is one piece, so I expect some differences.
Thanks

 

[veritas137]

Re: Need help changing dash panel (g-man_ae)

Looks to be the same as my Jolf. Start with part nine and pull it away. It shoulnd't be held in with any screws, just clips. Then take out screw 15 and then panel 14 will pull back and down. There may be another screw but if not then part 12 shold just pull away.
Tim

 

[MADBUG]

Re: Need help changing dash panel (Jolf)

The Bentley manual for 98/99 is the same.

 

[g-man_ae]

Re: Need help changing dash panel (MADBUG)

quote:[HR][/HR]The Bentley manual for 98/99 is the same.[HR][/HR]​

How do you know? Bentley for MY00 NB isn't out yet

 

[Turbobug]

Re: Need help changing dash panel (g-man_ae)

Im almost 100% positive that there was no change in part #12 from 1999 to 2000. You should have no problems with the instructions given for 98-99.

 

[g-man_ae]

Re: Need help changing dash panel (Turbobug)

Just the same, I really don't plan to buy a '99 manual for a '00 car when the '00 manual is due to be out soon. I shouldn't have to shell out $55 for the "wrong" manual just to answer a simple question, and answer which I should be able to find here

[Modified by g-man_ae, 8:25 AM 2-8-2002]

 

[MADBUG]

Re: Need help changing dash panel (g-man_ae)

It's not the wrong manual,dude!!! I have a 00 glx,and everything in there applies.

 

[g-man_ae]

Re: Need help changing dash panel (MADBUG)

quote:[HR][/HR]It's not the wrong manual,dude!!! I have a 00 glx,and everything in there applies. [HR][/HR]​

Well then, since it's the same, it should be very easy to look up the answer to my simple question

 

[BoraVR6]

Re: Need help changing dash panel (g-man_ae)

g-man: I don't have a NB Bentley and I haven't take apart the piece in question.
But after examining a NB it looks like there are 3 screws at the bottom of part 12. I'd guess you need might need to also remove part 9. In addition, unlike the GTI/Jetta the light switch and the dimmer switch are protruding through part 12 on the NB (so you may need to disconnect those too). Good luck.

 

[g-man_ae]

Re: Need help changing dash panel (BoraVR6)

quote:[HR][/HR]g-man: I don't have a NB Bentley and I haven't take apart the piece in question.
But after examining a NB it looks like there are 3 screws at the bottom of part 12. I'd guess you need might need to also remove part 9. In addition, unlike the GTI/Jetta the light switch and the dimmer switch are protruding through part 12 on the NB (so you may need to disconnect those too). Good luck. [HR][/HR]​

Thanks, BoraVR6 and Jolf - you've been real helpful, unlike a few other post-ers here

BTW, there are two more screws that hold on Part 12. They're on the right-most flange, hidden by Part 3 and possibly Part 4. How do I remove these? I think 3 just snaps out, but I'm not sure about 4. C'mon, people with Bentleys', help out a fellow Vortex'er

 

[silversport]

Re: Need help changing dash panel (g-man_ae)

If memory serves me correctly, part 12 is also held in the center with one screw that connects it to the right under-side panel. It shouldn't be too hard to do, I took out my entire center dash w/out a Bentley just by pulling on panels and feeling for screw points.
And I believe MadBug is correct, interior-wise the Beetle hasn't changed.

 

[g-man_ae]

Re: Need help changing dash panel (silversport)

quote:[HR][/HR]If memory serves me correctly, part 12 is also held in the center with one screw that connects it to the right under-side panel. It shouldn't be too hard to do, I took out my entire center dash w/out a Bentley just by pulling on panels and feeling for screw points.[HR][/HR]​

Well, unfortunately, Part 3 had two more screws than I could find; they are hidden (I discovered too late) by Parts 5 & 6. One too many light tugs, and crack

I broke the threaded hole behind Part 5

Luckily, it broke in a way that was easy to glue back together.
Oh well, this whole project was unimportant anyway... It can wait until the MY2000 Bentley is published, then I'll re-order Part 12 (and then, order Part 3!) and do it right. Thanks for trying to help, Jolf, BoraVR6, Silversport http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[MADBUG]

Re: Need help changing dash panel (silversport)

quote:[HR][/HR]And I believe MadBug is correct, interior-wise the Beetle hasn't changed.

[HR][/HR]​

Thank you!!

The thing to remember about taking apart the NB interior,it's a big freaking jig-saw puzzle!! You have to take half the car apart to do one thing.

 

[silversport]

Re: Need help changing dash panel (g-man_ae)

quote:[HR][/HR]Well, unfortunately, Part 3 had two more screws than I could find; they are hidden (I discovered too late) by Parts 5 & 6. One too many light tugs, and crack

I broke the threaded hole behind Part 5

Luckily, it broke in a way that was easy to glue back together.[HR][/HR]​

Dang!

I think I forgot to add the part about me cracking a few pieces off too! Sorry about that...

What type of glue did you use to put things back together?

 

[g-man_ae]

Re: Need help changing dash panel (silversport)

quote:[HR][/HR]What type of glue did you use to put things back together?[HR][/HR]​

Some type of super glue, similar to Krazy-Glue. On part 3, the plastic cracked about 1/8" all around around the left front speed nut. The edges where it broke off were pretty jagged, thus I was able to easily fit it right back in.