Lights up Possible cause Proper response
One or more driving lights not working. Replace the burned out bulb
Cornering light malfunction. If all light bulbs are OK, see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Fog lights switched on (indicator light on the headlight switch).
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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.
