Volkswagen Repair: headlight replacement New Beetle 2001, new beetle, headlight bulb

Question
How do you access the headlight bulb for replacement

Answer
Well this is why most dealers charge $50 to replace the head light bulb. There is a latch on the engine compartment side with a lock. Press down on the lock. Pull up on the latch rod gently do not use force you can break it. The head light assembly slides out partially. Push on the back of it to slide it out more. Careful of pulling on the front lens you can separate it. When you can pull out the headlight assembly. Remove the electrical connecter. Take off the back cover unlock the bulb and remove. Replace as you removed in reverse order but make sure the assembly is lined up. Do not use to much force. If that latch breaks then there is no replacement part for that bucket that goes around the assembly. A new bucket and latch is needed to replace the latch. Only 2002 and above has the updated latch. Well good luck.