Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 220

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 220

 

 

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Low beam bulb, removing 

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Remove applicable front headlight. 

See HEADLIGHTS THROUGH 08.98, REMOVING AND INSTALLING or HEADLIGHTS 
FROM 09.98, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
 . 

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Remove cover on rear of headlight insert.  

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Disconnect electrical connector -6- from low beam bulb.  

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Push spring retaining clip -1- over lugs -4- and move to side.  

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Pull low beam bulb -5- out from reflector.  

Low beam bulb, installing 

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Insert new bulb so lugs on laminated plate align with grooves in reflector.  

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After installing new low beam bulb check headlight aim.  

High beam bulb, removing 

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Remove applicable front headlight. 

See HEADLIGHTS THROUGH 08.98, REMOVING AND INSTALLING or HEADLIGHTS 
FROM 09.98, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
 . 

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Remove cover on rear of headlight insert.  

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Disconnect electrical connector -3- from high beam bulb.  

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Push spring retaining clip -1- over the lugs -4- and move to side.  

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Pull high beam bulb -2- out from reflector. 

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

  

Fig. 3: Identifying Headlight Bulbs 
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High beam bulb, installing 

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Insert new bulb so lugs on laminated plate align with grooves in reflector.  

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After installing new high beam bulb check headlight aim.  

HEADLIGHTS THROUGH 08.98, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

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

  

Left headlight, removing 

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Disconnect battery. See BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING .  

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Open clamp -1-.  

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Press release button -2- and push up lever -3-.  

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Pull headlight housing -4- slightly forward.  

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Disconnect electrical connectors from headlight.  

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Remove headlight housing -4-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 4: Removing Button And Push Up Lever 
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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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