Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 240

See MIRROR HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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Remove screw -1-. 

Fig. 75: Removing Side Mounted Turn Signals In Rear View Mirror Housing 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Unlock securing latch -2- manually by pushing it gently upwards.  

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Remove turn signal by pushing it in towards the mirror housing.  

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. 

NOTE:

In case of damaged mirror housing and/or turn signals, both can be found as 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

REAR LIGHTS 

REAR LIGHTS, ASSEMBLY 

1. Housing 

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Replace if gasket is faulty  

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Removing and installing. See REAR LIGHT HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .  

2. Turn signal bulb 

12V/21W 

3. O-ring 

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Replace if damaged  

4. Bulb holder for turn signal 

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Removing and installing. See REAR LIGHT BULBS, REPLACING .  

5. Bulb holder for brake light and taillight 

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Removing and installing. See REAR LIGHT BULBS, REPLACING .  

6. Dual filament bulb for brake light and taillight 

12V/21W/5W 

separate spare parts.

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 76 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 76: Identifying Rear Light Assembly 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

REAR LIGHT HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Removing 

1. Knurled nut  

2. Washer  

3. Spacer  

4. Retaining bolt  

5. Rear light  

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 77 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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