Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 597

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 597

 

 

HID lamp bulb, removing 

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Remove applicable headlight housing, See HEADLIGHT HOUSING WITH HIGH INTENSITY 
GAS DISCHARGE (HID) LAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
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Remove screw -1- and open sealing cap by releasing retaining clip -2-.  

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Disengage sealing cap from mounting -3-. 

WARNING:

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HIGH VOLTAGE!  

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Always disconnect negative (-) battery terminal prior to servicing 
any parts of the HID lamp system marked with the yellow "HIGH 
VOLTAGE!"symbol.  

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After disconnecting battery, briefly turn headlights on and off in 
order discharge any residual voltage.  

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Internal pressure of HID glass bulb may exceed 10 bar.  

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The physical and mechanical properties of HID bulbs are very 
sensitive. Always wear safety glasses when removing and installing 
HID bulb  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 19: Removing Screw And Opening Sealing Cap 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Release connector -1-, by turning 90° to the left -arrow- and pull off.  

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Turn gas discharge bulb retaining ring -2- to the left and remove bulb.  

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Carefully remove HID bulb. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 20: Disconnecting HID Lamp Bulb Connector 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

HID lamp bulb, installing 

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Insert new bulb, making sure that the bulb mounting aligns with the locating lugs in the housing.  

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Position retaining ring -1- recesses -arrows-over locking tabs -2- of HID bulb -3- and secure by turning 
clockwise.  

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Reinstall headlight housing, See HEADLIGHT HOUSING WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS 

CAUTION: Do not touch glass portion of bulb with bare hands. Even the smallest 

amount of moisture and/or contaminants 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

  

DISCHARGE (HID) LAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

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Check headlight (HID lamp) function.  

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Check headlight aim, See HEADLIGHTS WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS DISCHARGE (HID) 
LAMP, ADJUSTING
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Fig. 21: Installing Retaining Ring Recesses Over Locking Tabs 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

High beam bulb, removing 

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Remove applicable headlight housing, See HEADLIGHT HOUSING WITH HIGH INTENSITY 
GAS DISCHARGE (HID) LAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
 .  

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Remove sealing cap, See HEADLIGHTS WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS DISCHARGE (HID) 
LAMP, REPLACING BULBS
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Turn lever -1- on bulb mounting to left -arrow- to release. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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