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I suggest purchasing a repair manual for that vehicle. Bentley published the best manuals for Volkswagens, if you can find one.
The rear windows on a 1979 Super Beetle convertible are replaced by prying away the rubber molding holding the glass in place. The glass can then be slowly lifted away before new sealant and glass is installed.
pull-out the panel gauge with both hands. remove the sockets behind and the speedometer cable counterclockwise as well. remove the busted bulb and replace it with a new one.
1965 to 1979 is the same.
1979
Yes, the hoods from 1968 to 1979 will all interchange.
The only 1979 super beetle model was the convertible.
1979
it is under the back seat
should be able to replace gasket/o-ring onca speedo gear is pulled if it is an automatic trans
On my 79 Fuel Injected Beetle the oil filter is a screen located underneath the engine.
In 1979 the speedometer was driven by cable. They went electronic in the early 80's.