Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 250

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 250

 

 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle 

HEADLIGHTS 

HEADLIGHTS, ASSEMBLY 

1. Gasket 

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Replace if damaged  

2. Cover 

Removing 

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through 08.98, See HEADLIGHTS THROUGH 08.98, REMOVING AND INSTALLING  

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from 09.98, See HEADLIGHTS FROM 09.98, REMOVING AND INSTALLING  

3. Retainers 

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Qty. 4  

4. Headlight housing 

Removing and installing 

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through 08.98, See HEADLIGHTS THROUGH 08.98, REMOVING AND INSTALLING  

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from 09.98, See HEADLIGHTS FROM 09.98, REMOVING AND INSTALLING  

5. Gasket 

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Replace if damaged  

CAUTION: Before beginning repairs on the electrical system: 

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Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.  

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Switch off all electrical consumers.  

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Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.  

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Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal.  

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When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, observe all 
applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on 
performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as 
specified. See BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING .  

NOTE:

After performing any repairs or service that could affect headlight aim, 
check/adjust aim, See HEADLIGHTS, ADJUSTING .

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 1 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

6. Harness connector 

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Clipped into headlight housing  

7. Electrical connector for high beam bulb  

8. High beam bulb 

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H1 12 V, 55 Watt  

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Replacing, See HIGH BEAM BULB, REMOVING  

9. Electrical connector for low beam bulb  

10. Low beam bulb 

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H1 12 V, 55 Watt  

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Replacing, See HEADLIGHT BULBS, REPLACING  

11. Headlight glass 

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Replace if gasket is faulty  

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Removing: unclip retainers Pos. 3 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 1: Identifying Headlights Assembly Components
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.
 

HEADLIGHT BULBS, REPLACING 

Headlight bulbs, assembly 

1. Retaining clip  

2. High beam bulb  

3. Electrical connector for high beam  

4. Locating lugs  

5. Low beam bulb  

6. Electrical connector for low beam  

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 2 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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