This resource is only for cable & line routing. Wiring diagrams can be found here.

Cable /Line Routing System



Fuel Line System

The VW Beetle Fuel Line constist of different sections of steel tubing and rubber hose.

Heater Cables To Foot Wells

Early bettles (pre-68) used heater knobs to adjust the heater cables, while later model cars used levers located on the left & right side of the parking brake.

The left lever worked the footwell controls located under the rear seat. Lowering the left lever directed the hot airflow directly to the front of the car for windshield for defrosting (provided the front heater vents were closed). Lifting the left lever opened the rear heat vent and allowed warm air to circulate throughout the entire cabin.

The left cable only controlled the rear footwells from 1968-72. Front heater vents used a metal slide located under the kick panels which was manually opened.

1973-on Left heater cables linked both front and rear heater ports.

  •   Heater Cables - to Rear Foot Wells, Beetle 1965-72. PN:111711713,
  •   Heater Cables - to Rear Foot Wells, Beetle 1973-79. PN:111711713A

Heater Cable to Controls (Swing Axle)

Early bettles (pre-68) used heater knobs to adjust the heater cables, while later model cars used levers located on the left & right side of the parking brake.

The right lever worked the heaterbox controls located under the engine bay. Lowering the right lever closed the heaterbox outlet and prevented hot air from circulating into the vehicle. Lifting the right lever opened the heater boxes, and heated the vehicle.

It is common for these cables to snap at the shaft where the cables connect to the heater boxes. This should be the first place you inspect if your heater system is not working.

  •   Heater Cables - to Heater Boxes, Beetle 1956-63 (3670mm Long). PN:111711629B,
  •   Heater Cables - to Heater Boxes, Beetle 1963-64 (3660mm Long). PN:111711629E,
  •   Heater Cables - to Heater Boxes, Beetle 1965-72. PN:111711717A
  •   Heater Box Lever Kit, Left 1963-74. PN:043298103
  •   Heater Box Lever Kit, Right 1963-74. PN:043298104
  •   Heater Cable Tube Boots, Pair. PN:113-411

Heater Cable to Controls (I.R.S.)

Connects to right heater lever on side of parking brake. Opens or closes valves at heater boxes to control if heated air or fresh air pass through the system.

  •   Heater Cables - to Heater Boxes, Beetle 1965-72. PN:111711717A,
  •   Heater Cables - to Heater Boxes, Beetle 1973-78. PN:111711717D,
  •   Heater Cables - to Heater Boxes, Super Beetle 1973-74. PN:133711717,
  •   Heater Cables - to Heater Boxes, Super Beetle 1975-79. PN:133711717B
  •   Heater Box Lever Kit, Left 1963-74. PN:043298103
  •   Heater Box Lever Kit, Right 1963-74. PN:043298104
  •   Heater Cable Tube Boots, Pair. PN:113-411

Accelerator Cable Guide Tube

Yeah..... that thing.

  •   Accelerator Cable, Beetle 1954-57 (2630mm Long). PN:111721555A,
  •   Accelerator Cable, Beetle 1958-66 (2650mm Long). PN:111721555C,
  •   Accelerator Cable, Beetle 1966-71 (2627mm Long). PN:111721555E,
  •   Accelerator Cable, Beetle 1972-74 (2642mm Long). PN:112721555,
  •   Accelerator Cable, Beetle 1975-79 (2608mm Long). PN:133721555B,
  •   Accelerator Cable Tube (Chassis to Engine). PN:113721551,
  •   Accelerator Cable Tube (Through Fan Shroud). PN:043129893,
  •   Accelerator Cable Barrel Nut. PN:111129921

Clutch Cable Guide Tube

Clutch guide tube runs inside tunnel on driver side.

  •   Clutch Cable, Beetle 1954-60, 1974.5-79 (2268mm Long). PN:111721335E,
  •   Clutch Cable, Beetle 1961-71 (2260mm Long). PN:113721335A,
  •   Clutch Cable, Beetle 1972-74.5 (2281mm Long). PN:111721335C,
  •   Clutch Cable Wing Nut, Beetle 1954-79. PN:131721349,
  •   Clutch Cable Sleeve (Bowden Tube), Beetle 1954-71. PN:311721361,
  •   Clutch Cable Sleeve (Bowden Tube), Beetle 1972-74. PN:211721361D,
  •   Clutch Cable Sleeve (Bowden Tube, from Chassis #1_4 2663 260), Beetle 1974-79. PN:111721361E,
  •   Clutch Tube to Chasssis Boot. PN:113-293D,
  •   Clutch Tube Seal. PN:211-365A

Parking Brake Guide Tubes (Swing Axle)

Each vehicle should have 2 parking brake cables. One for each rear wheel. The parking brake system works independently from the hydraulic brake system. Raising the parking brake handle tightens the cables and locks the brake shoes against the braker hubs. It is common for parking brake cables to stretch over time and snap.

Replacing parking brake cables is fairly straightforward since the cable portion passes through guide tubes. The rubber sleeve portion of the cable is exposed under wheel well. Applying some light grease to the cable before guiding through the guide tubes in tunnel will extend cable life. Use a wire hook to pull the cable end through tunnel to parking brake lever. Be sure to route the cables under the curved end or brake handle, around oppposite sides of brake handle, and attach at the top of handle to the mounting plate.

  •   Hand Brake Cable, Beetle 1954-57 (1920mm Long). PN:113609721B,
  •   Hand Brake Cable, Beetle 1958-65 (1752mm Long). PN:113609721F,
  •   Hand Brake Cable, Beetle 195-67 (1779mm Long). PN:113609721L,
  •   Hand Brake Cable, Beetle 1968 Manual Trans (1722mm Long). PN:113609721M,

Parking Brake Guide Tubes (I.R.S.)

Each vehicle should have 2 parking brake cables. One for each rear wheel. The parking brake system works independently from the hydraulic brake system. Raising the parking brake handle tightens the cables and locks the brake shoes against the braker hubs. It is common for parking brake cables to stretch over time and snap.

Replacing parking brake cables is fairly straightforward since the cable portion passes through guide tubes. The rubber sleeve portion of the cable is exposed under wheel well. Applying some light grease to the cable before guiding through the guide tubes in tunnel will extend cable life. Use a wire hook to pull the cable end through tunnel to parking brake lever. Be sure to route the cables under the curved end or brake handle, around oppposite sides of brake handle, and attach at the top of handle to the mounting plate.

  •   Hand Brake Cable, Beetle 1969-72 Manual Trans, Beetle 1968-72 Auto Trans (1810mm Long). PN:113609721J,
  •   Hand Brake Cable, Beetle 1973-79 (1759mm Long). PN:133609721

Steel Brake Lines

Steel brake lines pass through the tunnel and exit out to both wheels at the ends. Note there are 2 "T" brake fittings in the system. Brake line lengths will vary deppending on year/make/model.

Please be aware of the flexible rubber hoses which connect end of the brake lines to each wheel. Those hoses are not listed since they will vary by length depending on year/model, and whether the vehicle has drum or dric brakes. Please visit our brakes category page for a full listig of brake components for your vehicle.

Speedometer Cable (pre-1975)

  •   Speedometer Cable, Beetle 1954-57 (1265mm Long). PN:111957801H,
  •   Speedometer Cable, Beetle 1958-65 (1235mm Long). PN:111957801J,
  •   Speedometer Cable, Beetle 1966-74 (1195mm Long). PN:111957801K,
  •   Speedometer Cable, Beetle 1946-52, Super Beetle 1971-74 (1390mm Long). PN:113957801A

Speedometer Cable (1975-on)

1975-on Beetles & Super Beetles required an EGR counter in series, which would turn a light on the dash every 30k miles. This light would remind the driver it was time to service the EGR system. The EGR counter was part of VW's measures to meet new smog regulations of the 1970's. Fast forward to modern day and all EGR components have been discontinued. Fortunately, the EGR counter had a reset button to clear service until the next 30k miles were logged.

  •   Speedometer Cable Upper, Beetle 1975-77 (125mm Long). PN:113957809,
  •   Speedometer Cable Lower, Beetle 1975-77 (957mm Long). PN:113957809A,
  •   Speedometer Cable Upper, Super Beetle 1975-79 (280mm Long). PN:133957809,
  •   Speedometer Cable Lower, Super Beetle 1975-79 (1050mm Long). PN:133957809A



Disclaimer:

Please note that while VW Chassis change from year to year, placement and routing of wires and guide tubes remained consisten through most years. The diagrams on this page are for general reference purposes only. If you have any questions please give us a call for more info.