Volkswagen Beetle
Service Guide
Model W486TG
Read and understand the entire service guide before assembly and operation. The vehicle
must be assembled by an adult who has read and understands the instructions. This guide is
meant to serve as a basic troubleshooting guide for the VW Beetle. If the following steps do
not solve your problem, then please visit us at www.ariachild.com to contact our Customer
Service department.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE PROCEEDING.
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Battery Troubleshooting: How to Access the Battery.
Step 1: Use a flat-blade screwdriver to unlock and remove the seat.
Step 2: Push the headrest gently backward
Step 3: Lift up the seat
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Battery Troubleshooting: Check the battery
connections.
Step 1: Check the Battery Connector (red wire) connection and ensure
that the red wires are securely attached to each other.
Step 2: Check the Gearbox Connector (white wire) and ensure that it is
properly connected to the battery
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Shifter Troubleshooting: Check connection
Step 1: Check the Battery Connector (red wire) connection and ensure
that the red wires are securely attached to each other.
Step 2: Check the Gearbox Connector (white wire) and ensure that it is
properly connected to the battery
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Shifter Troubleshooting: Check connection
Step 3: Remove the two screws from the wiring cover using a Phillips
screwdriver.
Step 4: Check if the wiring block is securely connected to the vehicle.
Remove two screws
Check connection
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Shifter Troubleshooting: Check connection
Step 5: Check the wire connections to the wiring block. There are two
white wires, four red wires, four black wires, and one blue wire that
assist with the forward and backward movement of the vehicle.
Step 6: Check the power switch connection. Leave the blank blade on
the inner side.
To reassemble the Wiring Box reverse the above steps.
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Power Switch.
Leave blank blade on
the inner side
Foot Pedal Troubleshooting
Step 1: Turn over the vehicle, and remove the Foot Pedal cover using a
screwdriver to push out the foot pedal from its holder.
Step 2: Turn the vehicle rightside up and check that all wires are
properly connected. The white wire connects to front of the foot pedal,
the black wire connects to the middle, and the blue wire connects to
the rear.
Check all three wire
connections
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Foot Pedal Troubleshooting
Step 3: Slide the Foot Pedal Back onto the chassis and snap back into
place
Snap back into place
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Gearbox (Motor) Troubleshooting
Step 1: Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the wheel cover from
the Rear Left Wheel only. There are four points of connection from the
wheel cover to the wheel.
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Gearbox (Motor) Troubleshooting
Step 2: Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the snap pin from the
axle
Step 3: Remove the wheel and the washer from the rear wheel axle.
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Gearbox (Motor) Replacement
Step 4: Remove the motor harness to access the gearbox with a
Phillips screwdriver as referenced on Page 4.
Step 5: Unplug the gearbox from the battery before removing the
gearbox. (White connectors.)
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Gearbox (Motor) Replacement
Step 6: Unplug the headlight connector located on the bottom of the
vehicle.
Step 7: Unscrew the wiring clips with a Phillips Screwdriver to release
the harness
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Gearbox (Motor) Replacement
Step 8: Slide the gearbox off of the rear wheel axle.
Step 9: Insert the new gearbox on the rear wheel axle and reverse the
above steps to re-assemble the vehicle.
Reverse above procedures to re-assemble back the vehicle
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Steering Wheel Replacement
Step 1: Remove the steerwing wheel by using a Phillips screwdriver to
remove the screw from the left side of the steering wheel.
Step 2: Gently pull the steering wheel off of its axle and unplug it from
the connector.
Step 3: Replace it with a new steering wheel and reverse the above
steps to reassemble.
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Dashboard Replacement
Step 1: Remove the steering wheel.
Step 2: Unscrew the two screws from either side of the dashboard with
a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 3: Detach the dashboard by gently pulling on the middle of
dashboard and sliding it out from the vehicle. Unplug the connector
before completely detaching it from the vehicle.
Unscrews these two screws to remove the Dashboard
Detach the dashboard by pulling it out
at the middle and unplug the connector
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Wiring Schematic and Disassembled View
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Please contact Aria Child Customer Service with any questions.
Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM (CST), Monday - Friday
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ariachild.com
Phone: 1-888-982-9309
Specifications:
BATTERY
MOTOR
AGE
MAX WEIGHT
PRODUCT SIZE SPEED
RECHARGE TIME
TYPICAL RUN TIME
CHARGER OUTPUT
6V 7AH
6V 15W
3 Years and Up
77 lbs. (35 kg)
41.34 x 23.23 x 20.87 in. (1050x590x530 mm)
2.5MPH
8-12 Hours
1-2 Hours
DC 7.0V0.7A
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