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How to Open the Roof of the VW New Beetle

Model: Volkswagen New Beetle 9C, MK 2 - Years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Convertible top

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The warm seasons are perfect for enjoying the convertible roof of your Volkswagen New Beetle. But how do you open the roof? To open the roof of your vehicle, you need to: - pull the lever located just under the roof, in the rigid section, this will allow you to unlock the roof; - press the button located on the lower dashboard of the vehicle to open the roof; - press the button to open the windows; To close the roof, you need to: - press the same button on the lower dashboard of the vehicle used to open the roof; - pull the lever located just under the roof, in the rigid section, to lock the roof; - press the button to close the windows.


Updated on 19 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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