Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 1.2 TSI, VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 1.4 TSI, VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 1.6 TDI, VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TDI, VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TFSI, VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TSI, VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TDI, VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TSI, VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 1.4 TSI, VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TDI, VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.5, VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 1.2 TSI 16V … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) and other VW models

Anti-roll bar link

Rod / Strut, wheel suspension

Repair Kit, stabilizer suspension

Repair Kit, stabilizer coupling rod

Mounting, stabilizer coupling rod

        Anti-roll bar link for VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 1.2 TSI Petrol (105 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 1.4 TSI Petrol (160 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 1.6 TDI Diesel (105 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TDI Diesel (140 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TFSI Petrol (200 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TSI Petrol (210 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TDI Diesel (150 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TSI Petrol (220 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 1.4 TSI Petrol (150 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW BEETLE Convertible (5C7). Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #16
                      
                        Drive socket # 16 
                      
                        XZN socket bit # 6
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on VW BEETLE Convertible (5C7) in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – VW BEETLE Convertible (5C7) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW BEETLE Convertible (5C7)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 11

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 12

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 14

Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 16

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.
Step 17

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.
Step 18

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 19

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW BEETLE Convertible (5C7). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 20

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 21

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 22

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW BEETLE Convertible (5C7). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 23

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW BEETLE Convertible (5C7)
Step 24

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 25

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 26

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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