VW captured major attention and significant sales when it brought out its New Beetle in 1998. As the Bug’s popularity
began to flag, new versions such as the Turbo S were unveiled. But what could generate renewed interest more than a
convertible model? When the droptop Bug hit the streets in 2002, heads were turning and wallets were being reached for
once again. The Beetle convertible comes in GL and GLS trim levels. As with other VWs, the GLX model has been
discontinued for 2004. The GL and GLS can be equipped with a 115-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder or a 150-hp, 1.8-liter
turbocharged inline four. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, and a six-speed automatic is optional. New color
combinations are added for 2004-along with new wheels-and a Monsoon audio system is now standard on the GLS. The
power top comes down in 13 seconds.
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This performance kit installation steps on Audi A3: 1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the vehicle battery. 2. Remove the plastic engine cover. (Fig. 1) 3. Unclip & remove the engine breather hose from the intake pipe. (Fig. 2) 4. Remove the small vacuum hose from under the breather hose on the intake pipe. Follow the vacuum hose & remove the hose from the inlet manifold. Blank off the pipe on the manifold using the small rubber cap supplied. (Fig. 3) 5. Remove the small rubber hose from the side of the intake pipe as shown. (Fig. 4) 6. Unclip & remove the auxiliary air pump feed pipe from the air box as shown. (Fig. 5) 7. Unclip & remove the plastic intake pipe from the throttle housing. (Fig. 6) 8. Remove the air box securing bolt & carefully pull the air box assembly out of its mounting grommets. Remove the air box (more…)

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The installation of AWE Cold Cone Box for Volksgagen Mk5, CC and Audi A3, TT vehicles:
Step 1: On 2006-08 FSI engines, remove the entire engine cover assembly and inlet ducting. Leave the duct that bolts to the radiator support in place. Remove the MAF sensor from the engine cover assembly. On 2008.5-> TSI engines, remove the factory airbox, intake tubing, and MAF sensor housing. Leave the duct that bolts to the radiator support in place. Remove the MAF sensor from the sensor housing.
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1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Unclip and remove the electrical plug from the MAS (Mass Air Sensor).
3. Remove the two screws securing the resonator tube to the air box lid.
4. Unclip and remove the intake hose from the MAS.
5. Undo the 2-air box mounting bolts and remove the air box from the vehicle.
6. Unbolt and remove the rear gearbox-mounting bolt as shown.
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Borla Performance Cat-Back ™ Exhaust System Installation
1. Place a clamp over the expanded end of the front muffler assembly and set it into position as shown in figure 4 making sure to install the hangers into the rubber isolators. Do Not tighten the clamp.
2. Place a clamp over the expanded end of the rear muffler assembly and set it into position as shown in figure 5. Do Not tighten the clamps.
3. Check your exhaust system for proper clearance under the vehicle and also for tip alignment.
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TO START:
1. Turn off the ignition and disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the mass air sensor electrical connection and unhook the mass air sensor wiring from the engine cover.
3. Remove the two screws shown that secure the fresh air tube to the fresh air duct.
4. Pull up firmly on the air filter housing/engine cover assembly to release it from the mounting grommets.
NOTE: The air filter housing/engine cover assembly is still attached to the intake inlet tube.
5. Using pliers, release the spring clamp that secures the intake to the intake inlet. Then unhook the intake tube from the inlet.
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