VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE 2014 3.G Owners Manual

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
⇒ fig. 175 (2)(3)
Low beam headlights / high beam headlights Parking lights / daytime running lights
1. Please review and follow the checklist
2. Open the engine hood

Reinstalling the headlight assembly

Fig. 177 Anchors 1 and connector plug 2 of the left headlight assembly.

Fig. 178 In the engine compartment: Release lever for the left headlight.

The illustrations show the left headlight. The right headlight is the mirror image.
Replacing light bulbs in the front bumper

Fig. 179 In front left bumper: Removing the light assembly.

Fig. 180 Replacing light bulbs in the front bumper.

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
Turn signal ⇒ fig. 180 (2) Front fog light / Cornering light (4)
6. Release the connector (1) and pull it off. Use the flat blade of the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit, if necessary.
Release the connector (3) and pull it off.
7. Turn the bulb holder (2) as far as it goes to the left and pull it out together with the light bulb to the rear.
Turn the bulb holder (4) as far as it goes to the left and pull it out together with the light bulb to the rear.
8. Replace the burned out light bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
9. Insert the bulb holder in the headlight and turn it all the way to the right.
10. Attach the connector (1) to the bulb holder (2). The connector must latch with a “click.” Attach the connector (3) to the bulb holder (4). The connector must latch with a “click.”
11. Slide the two light assemblies together (if necessary) and slip the headlight into the mounts (small arrows) and fold rearward.
12. Tighten the fastening screw ⇒ fig. 179 (1) and (2) with the screwdriver.
13. Beginning at the outside, insert the cover into the bumper opposite the direction of the arrow .
The illustrations show the left headlight. The right headlight is the mirror image.
Different models may have different lights, and the location and design of covers, bulb holders, and bulbs may be in a different location than shown in the illustrations.
Replacing light bulbs in the front bumper (Beetle R-Line)

Fig. 181 In the left side of the front bumper: Removing the headlight.

Fig. 182 Replacing the bulb in the headlight.

Removing and installing the subwoofer to replace bulbs

Fig. 183 In the right side of the luggage compartment: Removing the subwoofer.

Replacing taillight bulbs in the vehicle body

Fig. 184 In the side of luggage compartment: A: Open cover of the rear side panel. B: Removing the taillight assembly.

Fig. 185 Taillights: A: Removing the bulb holder. B: Removing the taillight bulbs.

Changing the light bulb

7. Unscrew the fastening screws ⇒ fig. 185 A (arrows) with the Phillips screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit
8. Remove the bulb holder from the taillight.
9. Replace the burned out light bulb with a new bulb of the same type B (arrows).
10. Insert the bulb socket into the taillight. Screw the fastening screws A (arrows) with the Phillips screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit
Installing the taillight

11. Carefully insert the taillight into the opening in the body.
12. Hold the taillight with one hand in the installation position and with the other hand, tighten
the taillight fastening screw ⇒ fig. 184 B (1).
13. Check for proper installation and secure fit of the taillight.
14. Plug connector plug B (4) into the bulb socket and push red locking tab B (2) in the direction opposite to the arrow.
15. Replace the side interior trim of the luggage compartment. Reinstall the subwoofer, if necessary
16. Close the luggage compartment lid
Taillights with LEDs have a “standard” light bulb for the turn signal. This bulb can be replaced.
Different models may have different lights, and the location and design of covers, bulb holders, and bulbs may be in a different location than shown in the illustrations.
Replacing license plate light bulbs

Fig. 186 In the rear bumper: License plate light.

Fig. 187 License plate light: Removing the bulb holder.

Jump-starting