Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 268

Fig. 62: VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool Display - Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76 (11 Of 12) 
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Press -Q- button to confirm input.  

Indicated on display: 

Fig. 63: VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool Display - Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76 (12 Of 12) 
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After checking the adjustment of the coupling rod, the related electrical components must adjusted to the 
revised settings. Perform basic settings of the automatic headlight range control to adjust to the revised settings. 

See On Board Diagnostic (OBD), function . 

HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTING MOTOR -V48- / -V49-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Remove headlight housing. See HEADLIGHT HOUSING WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

DISCHARGE (HID) LAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . 

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Remove sealing cap. See HEADLIGHTS WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS DISCHARGE (HID) 
LAMP, REPLACING BULBS .  

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Remove screws -arrows- on motor. 

Fig. 64: Removing Headlight Beam Adjusting Motor Screws 
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Pull positioning rod ball head out from locking device on reflector.  

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Disconnect electrical connection.  

Installing 

Installation in reverse sequence or removal.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

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Check headlight function.  

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Perform headlight basic setting (function 04) using On Board Diagnostic program, See ON BOARD 
DIAGNOSTIC (OBD), FUNCTION .  

FRONT TURN SIGNAL AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS 

FRONT TURN SIGNAL AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Remove screw cover. 

Fig. 65: Removing Front Turn Signal And Side Marker Lights Screw Cover 
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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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Remove securing screw.  

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Pull turn signal out forwards.  

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Disconnect electrical connector.  

Installing 

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Connect electrical connector.  

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Slide turn signal into fender opening. 

Fig. 66: Sliding Turn Signal Into Fender Opening 
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FRONT TURN SIGNAL AND SIDE MARKER LIGHT BULB, REPLACING 

Removing 

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Remove turn signal lights and side marker lights. See FRONT TURN SIGNAL AND SIDE MARKER 
LIGHTS .  

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Turn bulb holder in direction shown -arrow- and pull out from housing.  

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Remove bulb from holder. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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