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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 628

 

 

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Select: appropriate option  

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Follow tester prompts  

HEADLIGHTS WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS DISCHARGE (HID) LAMPS, SYSTEM OVERVIEW 

1. Left/Right Control Module for High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamp -J343- / -J344- 

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Integrated with headlight unit.  

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Modules cannot be replaced separately; replace complete headlight housing, See HEADLIGHT 
HOUSING WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS DISCHARGE (HID) LAMP, REMOVING AND 
INSTALLING
 .  

2. Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- 

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Removing and installing, See LEFT FRONT LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR -G78-, 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
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Adjusting, See LEFT FRONT LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR -G78-, ADJUSTING . 

3. Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- 

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Removing and installing, See LEFT REAR LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR -G76-, 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
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Checking adjustment, See LEFT REAR LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR -G76-, 
CHECKING
 .  

4. Left/Right High Intensity Gas-discharge Lamp (with range control) Control Module -J567- / -J568-

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-J567- (left) is "master" control module.  

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Location: left front wheel housing  

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Removing and installing, See LEFT HIGH INTENSITY GAS-DISCHARGE LAMP (WITH 
RANGE CONTROL) CONTROL MODULE -J567-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
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-J568- (right) is "slave" control module  

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Location: right front/inner long member.  

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Removing and installing, See RIGHT HIGH INTENSITY GAS-DISCHARGE LAMP (WITH 
RANGE CONTROL) CONTROL MODULE -J568-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

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:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 18 .

 

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5. Headlight housing 

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Removing and installing, See HEADLIGHT HOUSING WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS 
DISCHARGE (HID) LAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
 .  

6. Parking light bulb 

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Halogen bulb 12 V, 6W  

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Removing and installing, See PARKING LIGHT BULBS, REMOVING .  

7. Sealing cap 

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Removing and installing, See HEADLIGHTS WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS DISCHARGE 
(HID) LAMP, REPLACING BULBS
 .  

8. High beam bulb 

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H7 12V, 55 W  

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Removing and installing, See HIGH BEAM BULB, REMOVING .  

9. High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) lamp 

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Used for low beam  

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Type DS2, 35W  

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Operating voltage 80V to 117V  

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Removing and installing, See HEADLIGHTS WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS DISCHARGE 
(HID) LAMP, REPLACING BULBS
 .  

10. Headlight beam adjusting motor -V48- / -V49- 

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Removing and installing, See HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTING MOTOR -V48- / -V49-, 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

 

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Fig. 18: Identifying Headlights With High Intensity Gas Discharge (Hid) Lamps 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

HEADLIGHTS WITH HIGH INTENSITY GAS DISCHARGE (HID) LAMP, REPLACING BULBS 

 

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

  

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  

 

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

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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