Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 201

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 201

 

 

Fig. 85: Removing Back-Up Light 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.

NOTE:

When installing, make sure bulb holder engages in housing by turning in 
opposite direction shown -arrow-. See Fig. 85 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT 

HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

The additional brake light is installed in the rear trunk lid. 

Removing 

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Remove rear lid lower trim. 

See LOWER TRIM PANEL, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW . 

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Remove Phillips-head screws (arrows) for high mount brake light. 

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

  

Fig. 86: Removing Phillips-Head Screws For High Mount Brake Light 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Remove brake light upward and disconnect electrical connector.  

Installing 

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Connect electrical connector.  

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Insert brake light in bumper.  

To attach screws:  

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Reach behind panel and position high mount brake light correctly.  

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Tighten screws.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

LICENSE PLATE LIGHT 

LICENSE PLATE LIGHT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Carefully pry out license plate light -2- with suitable tool until retaining tab -1- releases.  

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Remove license plate light -2-. 

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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