take it to the dealer and let them do it
Grab the trim ring, pull it off, and you'll see a ring that retains the headlight bulb, There are five screws on it--three retaining screws, which hold it on, and two adjuster screws. Remove the retaining screws and the headlight bulb will drop out in your hand. Unplug the old bulb, plug in the new one and put the car back together. Then go to the other side and do it again.
It should be the same as a '99. See here: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_change_a_1999_vw_head_lamp
The 1970 VW Volkswagen Beetle takes an H6024. I recommend replacing in pairs for equal color and brightness. See the Sources and Related Links section below for more information.
The Bug - 2003 was released on: USA: 2003 (New York City, New York)
Bug - 2003 is rated/received certificates of: France:-16
Gonna keep it? I'd buy a manual, or check the library for one to learn about the VW Dave
Bug Attack - 2003 was released on: UK: 31 July 2003 USA: 31 July 2003
Pull straight out on the headlight knob. The low beams must be on too. The knob will twist into the low beam position if they are off. This is how it is on a 1999 Beetle.
Open hood, locate slide lock, push tab and rotate upward. Pull the whole assembly out to the front.
Air cooled: Remove screws holding lense on. change bulb, reinstall lense. 1998+: Remove round cover in trunk, turn knob until it comes off, pull assembly out. Replace bulb. Reverse previous process.
The cast of Bug Attack - 2003 includes: Phil Devries as Host
The Reality Bug was created on 2003-09-01.