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  3. New Beetle
    4. : Catalyst replacement instructions

Volkswagen New Beetle - Video tutorial

Model: Volkswagen New Beetle MK 2, 9C - Years 1999-2012
Part: Muffler
Operation: Catalyst replacement instructions

The replacement of the catalyst is generally necessary on those cars that travel on snow-covered roads during the winter and on which salt is sprinkled which therefore causes corrosion of many elements of the underbody. First of all, it is suggested to carry out this maintenance with the engine completely cold; then lift the car on a lift, disconnect the probe sockets, remove the protective casings, remove the fixing pins of the flange on the exhaust manifold, and those of the intermediate coupling sleeve. Then remove the catalyst, move the probes to the new one, insert the new gasket on the manifold flange and install the new catalyst.


Posted on 1 August 2023 by ScegliAuto

Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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