Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 493

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 493

 

 

Fig. 5: Removing Trim From Mirror Housing (Models From 06.00 And Up) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Push screwdriver -2-, in direction of arrow, against locking device over the retainer -4- and release mirror 
housing -1-.  

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Release mirror housing -1- from lower retainer -3- and remove mirror off of base carrier -3- by turning 
respectively. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Exterior Equipment - New Beetle

  

Fig. 6: Pushing Screwdriver Against Locking Device Over Retainer (Models From 06.00 And Up) 
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New Beetle (Convertible) 

Removing 

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Switch off ignition and all electrical accessories and remove ignition key from ignition lock.  

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Unclip trim -1- from mirror housing. Release locking device -arrow- with screwdriver to do this. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Exterior Equipment - New Beetle

  

Fig. 7: Removing Trim From Mirror Housing (Convertible) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Push a screwdriver -2-, in direction of -arrow-, against locking device over retainer -5- and release mirror 
housing -1-. 

Fig. 8: Pushing Screwdriver Against Locking Device Over Retainer (Convertible) 
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Release mirror housing -1- from lower retainer -4- and release connection for turn signal -3- and 
disconnect connector.  

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Remove mirror housing -1- from mirror base carrier -4- by turning respectively.  

Installing 

Installation is reverse of removal. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Exterior Equipment - New Beetle

  

TURN SIGNAL BULB, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

Removing 

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Switch off ignition and all electrical accessories and remove ignition key from ignition lock.  

Left Mirror Turn Signal Lamp -L131- and Right Mirror Turn Signal Lamp -L132- are installed into the 
respective exterior mirror -arrow-. 

Fig. 9: Locating Left Mirror Turn Signal Lamp 
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To remove turn signal bulb following work must be performed: 

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Remove mirror glass, see MIRROR GLASS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .  

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Remove mirror glass housing, see MIRROR HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .  

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Remove screw -1- from interior of mirror housing and carefully unclip retaining lug -arrow-. 

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Exterior mirror turn signal bulb is long lasting light emitting diode (LED) 
and not normal light bulb.  

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Complete turn signal unit must be replaced if damaged.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Exterior Equipment - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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