Our Volkswagens are full of screws, bolts, nuts and washers that are not all designed for a particular model, but are universally used.
These parts are identified by the part number starting with the "N" from the German word Normteile, i. e. the standard parts.
Now, you'd think these standard parts could be found in any hardware store, but Volkswagen didn't make it that easy. These are standard parts that are mass-produced for various applications, but most are not common and are therefore not available on the DIY market.
It may be a standard part, but that doesn't mean it is still readily available today. This is why many parts in our range, whose VW number begins with the "N", are manufactured specially by us or for us.
The self-tapping screws mentioned here have a spherical head with a Philips head size 2.9 x 13 mm and are made of stainless steel. If the screw head is visible after assembly, you may consider polishing the head to a high gloss.
Below is a list per VW model of where this screw is used and how many parts in total are required.
Beetle
turn signal from 1972 (VIN112 2820 150 ) and later (4 pieces)
ECU connector for AJ 1600 cc engines (1 piece)
Karmann Ghia
door sill covers until 7.1968 (28 pieces)
door sill covers from 8.1968 (16 pieces)
ventilation grids from 8.1959 (2 pieces)
convertible side window frames from 8.1971 (8 pieces)
VW Vanagon
cover of the flap box for heating and ventilation (6 pieces)
air filter nozzle for diesel engines (except Turbo engines) (1 piece)
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