Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 644

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 644

 

 

Fig. 79: Installing Spacer And Washer Onto Retaining Bolt 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

REAR LIGHT BULBS, REPLACING 

The procedure for removing and installing turn signal light bulbs is the same as that for brake light and taillight 
bulbs. 

Only the procedure for brake light and taillight bulbs is described here. 

Removing 

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Remove rear light. See REAR LIGHT HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

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Turn bulb holder in direction shown -arrow- and remove from housing.  

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Remove bulb from holder. 

Fig. 80: Removing Rear Light Bulb From Holder 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Installing 

CAUTION: Do not touch the glass portion of the bulb with bare hands. The moisture 

and/or grease 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

  

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Install in reverse order of removal.  

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When installing, make sure bulb holder engages in housing by turning in opposite direction shown -
arrow-.  

REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Remove rear inner fender liner. 

See REAR WHEEL HOUSINGS LINER, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW . 

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On inner side of bumper, carefully press retainer clip in direction shown -arrow-. 

Fig. 81: Removing Rear Side Marker Light Retainer Clip 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Disconnect electrical connector.  

Installing 

CAUTION:

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Switch off all electrical consumers.  

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Switch ignition off and remove ignition key. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

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Connect electrical connector.  

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Insert side marker light into bumper and click in place, make sure locating boss is seated correctly in 
cutout -arrow-. 

Fig. 82: Inserting Rear Side Marker Light Into Bumper 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHT BULB, REPLACING 

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Switch off all electrical consumers.  

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Switch ignition off and remove ignition key. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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