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Volkswagen beetle 1972 Owner's Maintenance Manual
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Preparation and Tool List
To Prevent Injury
To Prevent Damage to Your Car of Personal Property
Tool List
Troubleshooting
Engine will Not Turn over or Turns over too Slowly to Start
Engine Turns over but will Not Start
Engine Stalls Shortly after Starting
Engine Stalls While Vehicle Is Driven
Oil Pressure Warning Light Comes on While Driving
Generator and Cooling Warning Light Comes on While Driving
Automatic Stick Shift Lever Cannot be Shifted
Tune up
Necessary Tune up Tasks Explained in the Manual
Jacking and Supporting
Right Side with both Wheels off the Ground
Left Side with both Wheels off the Ground
Jacking Either Side with Support Stand under Front and Rear
Maintenance
Maintenance Requirements
Lubrication
Engine Oil Change
Draining Engine Oil
Removing Oil Strainer
Installing Strainer
Replacing Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil Level
Transmission
Gaining Access to Transmission
Checking Transmission Fluid Level
Lowering the Car
Transmission - Automatic Stick Shift
Air Cleaner
Transmission Servicing
Removing Air Cleaner
Cleaning and Servicing
Installing Air Cleaner
Front Axle
Front Axle Servicing
Door and Hood Locks
Lubricating Door Lock Cylinder
Lubricating Door Lock Mechanism
Lubricating Hood Locks and Hinges
Checking and Filling Battery
Removing Battery
Installing Battery
Spark Plugs
Removing Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs Cleaning and Inspection
Spark Plugs Adjustment
Installing Spark Plugs
Valve Clearance
Adjusting Valve Clearance
Ignition Distributor
Removing and Inspecting Distributor Cap
Removing and Inspecting Distributor Rotor
Installing Rotor and Cap
Distributor Contact Breaker Points
Replacing Contact Breaker Points
Adjusting Contact Breaker Points
Removing Condenser
Installing Condenser
Dwell Angle Check and Adjustment
Ignition Timing Procedure
Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment
Throttle Valve Positioner
Checking Fast Idle
Checking and Adjusting Throttle Valve Closing Time
V-Belt
Checking Tension
V-Belt Adjustment
Replacing Belt
Fuel Pump Filter
Removing Old Filter
Installing New Filter
Clutch Pedal Free Play Checking
Clutch Pedal Free Play Adjustment
Exhaust Muffler
Exhaust Muffler Removal
Exhaust Muffler Inspection
Exhaust Muffler Installation
Tail Pipes Removal
Steering Damper - Beetle
Tail Pipes Installation
Removing Steering Damper
Checking Steering Damper
Installing Steering Damper
Steering Damper - Super Beetle
Shock Absorbers
Removing Rear Shock
Checking Rear Shock Absorber
Installing Rear Shock Absorber
Brake Fluid Reservoir
Windshield Washer
Checking Brake Fluid Level
Filling Windshield Washer
General Service
Electrical System
Charging Circuit
Starter Circuit
Ignition Circuit
Interior Lights and Ignition Key Warning Buzzer
Instrument Panel Light
Exterior Lights
Lights Independent of the Ignition System
Light Dependent on the Ignition Switch
Turn Indicator Lights/Brake Lights
Instruments
Fuel Gauge
Oil Pressure Warning Light
Horn/Windshield Wiper
Automatic Stick Shift - Super Beetle Only
Rear Window Defogger - Super Beetle Only
Fan Motor - Standard on Super Beetle
Wiring Diagram
Bulb Replacement
Removing Headlights
Installing Headlights
Removing Headlight Assembly
Installing Headlight Assembly
Adjusting Headlights
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light or Side Marker Light Bulbs
Front Turn Signal and Parking Light Assembly Removal
Replacing Bulb
Rear Turn Signal, Stop and Tail Light or Back-Up Light Bulbs
Front Turn Signal and Parking Light Assemly Installation
Tail Light Assembly Removal
Tail Light Assembly Installation
License Plate Light Bulb
Interior Light
Fuses
Replacing a Fuse in Fuse Box
Replacing Fuse in Separate Holder
Windshield Wiper Blades
Replacing Wiper Blades
Replacing Wiper Blade Rubber Fillers
Removing Rubber Filter
Installing Rubber Filter
Windshield Washer Spray Jets
Checking Tire Condition
Adjusting Spray Jets
Cleaning Spray Jets
Tire Wear
Wheels
Removing a Wheel
Installing a Wheel
Removing Spare Wheel
Rotating Tires - Five-Wheel Interchange
Rotating Tires - Four-Wheel Interchange/Standard and Snow Tires
Snow Tire Procedure
Removing Front Seat
Rear Footwell Heating
Installing Front Seat
Adjusting Rear Footwell Heater Flaps
Positioning Heater Flap Cables
Removing Front Bumper
Installing Front Bumper
Removing Rear Bumper
Installing Rear Bumper
Rubber Molding for Bumpers
Removing Molding
Installing Molding
Removing Front Fender
Installing Front Fender
Removing Rear Fender
Running Board
Installing Rear Fender
Removing Running Board
Installing Running Board
Beauty Care
Washing
Waxing
Polishing
Caring for Chrome
Caring for Windshield Wiper Blades
Caring for Door and Window Weatherstrips
Cleaning Cloth Upholstery
Cleaning Leatherette
Caring for Convertible Tops
Accessories
Rear-Mounted Ski Rack
"Formula Vee" Bumber Overrides
"Formula Vee" Taper Tips Exhaust Pipes
"Formula Vee" Fanfare Horn Set
Vent Shades
Gravel Guard
Trim Group
Interior Accessories
"Formula Vee" Gear-Shift Knob
"Formula Vee" Sports Gearshift Lever
Cigarette Lighter
Utility Light
Door Storage Compartment
Parcel Shelf
"Formula Vee" Steering Wheel Cover
Technical Data
Engine Data
Transmission Data
Automatic Stick Shift Data
Electrical System Data
Dimensions and Weights
Capacities
General Specifications
Performance
Index
Super Beetle View and Parts Identification
Beetle View and Parts Identification
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