expand_moreCylinder head screws shank length (new)
All other modifications
4.53 in4.53 in115 mm
expand_moreRocker bridge
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Tighten from inside to outside.
expand_moreValve cover
All other modifications
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Cross-wise from inside to outside
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
Second stage
90°90°90°
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreCrankshaft pulley
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreFlywheel
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Flywheel cover
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreVibration damper
expand_moreAll other modifications
Class 8.8 screws
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Class 10.9
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley
All other modifications
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
All other modifications
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Control drive chain tensioner
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Drive belt tensioner device
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Oil pump drive chain tensioner
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
All other modifications
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine lubrication
Oil cooler
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Oil drain plug
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreOil filter housing
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOil lines
Banjo screws
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Union nuts on the engine block
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Union nuts
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreOil pump chain wheel
All other modifications
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreOil sump
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreOne-part sump
At the gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
On the engine block
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreTwo-part oil sump
At the gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
On the engine block
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
Oil sump lower part
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreCamshaft sensor
All other modifications
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreCharge air pressure sensor
All other modifications
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreCrankshaft sensor
All other modifications
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Glow plugs
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Knock sensor
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
All other modifications
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Bolts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
On engine bracket
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Bolts must be replaced.
Strut
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Bolts must be replaced.
expand_moreSubframe
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTorque arm
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreExhaust manifold
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Exhaust manifold heat shields
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreExhaust pipe
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Exhaust pipe bracket
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreFuel supply
expand_moreFuel filter bracket
Clamping screws
1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m
Otherwise
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
All other modifications
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
M10
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
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