Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 238

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Disconnect electrical connection to turn signal housing.  

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Remove screw -1- and swing turn signal housing -2- out of mounting. 

Fig. 68: Removing Screw And Swing Turn Signal Housing 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. 

FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB, REPLACING 

Removing 

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Remove front turn signal. See FRONT TURN SIGNAL AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS (TURBO S 
MODELS ONLY) .  

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Turn bulb holder and pull out from housing as follows: 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Left light: turn bulb holder counterclockwise

Right light: turn bulb holder clockwise. 

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Remove bulb from bulb holder. 

Fig. 69: Removing Front Turn Signal Bulb From Holder 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Installing 

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Install in reverse order of removal.  

CAUTION: Do not touch the glass portion of the bulb with bare hands. The moisture 

and/or grease from fingers that evaporates on the bulb during operation, 
can cause the glass to cloud over.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Remove front inner fender liner 

See WHEEL HOUSING LINER . 

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Carefully press retainer clip in direction of -arrow-. 

Fig. 70: Removing Front Side Marker Light Retainer Clip 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Disconnect electrical connection.  

Installing 

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Reconnect electrical connection.  

NOTE:

When installing, ensure bulb holder engages fully in housing, and turn in 
opposite direction of removal.

CAUTION:

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Switch off all electrical consumers.  

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Switch ignition off and remove ignition key. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

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Insert side marker light into bumper and click in place, make sure locating boss is seated correctly in 
cutout -arrow- 

Fig. 71: Inserting Side Marker Light Into Bumper 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT BULB, REPLACING 

CAUTION:

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Switch off all electrical consumers.  

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Switch ignition off and remove ignition key. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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