Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 181

Fig. 12: Identifying Left Headlight Adjustment Points 
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Right headlight: 

A. Height adjustment  

B. Lateral adjustment 

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Turn adjusting screws for lateral adjustment -B- and height adjustment -A- until correct setting is 
achieved. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle

  

Fig. 13: Identifying Right Headlight Adjustment Points 
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FOG LAMPS THROUGH 06.00, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Disconnect battery. See BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING .  

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Disconnect electrical connection at fog lamp assembly.  

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Remove front end assembly 

See FRONT END, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW . 

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Remove screws -arrows- on inside of front bumper. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle

  

Fig. 14: Locating Fog Lamp Screws (Through 06.00) 
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Remove fog lamp assembly.  

Installing 

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Insert fog lamp assembly into front bumper and secure with screws.  

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Connect electrical connection.  

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Reinstall front end. 

See FRONT END, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW . 

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Reconnect battery. See BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING .  

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Check fog lamp aim 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle

  

See HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT, CHECKING .

FOG LAMPS FROM 07.00, REMOVING AND INSTALLING. 

Removing 

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Disconnect battery. See BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING .  

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Disconnect electrical connections at fog lamp assembly.  

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Remove lower front air grille 

See FRONT END, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW . 

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Remove screws -arrows-.  

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Remove fog lamp assembly. 

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A revised front end with removable air grille was introduced from 07.00 
production.  

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The air grille is unclipped from the lower portion of the front end and 
removed together with the fog lamps.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle