Broken headlight release on 05 NB

[Corrado_from_hell]

So I broke the headlight release lever on my 2005 Beetle. I was wondering if anyone had any good pointers on how to get the headlight assembly out?

Seriously how difficult does changing a headlight bulb have to be


Any help is greatly appreciated

[speedtek40]

which side? Thepassenger one is certainly far easier to get at in such an event. I just worked on mine with a flat blade screwdriver until I got it released. It's a fairly common thing as they are pretty fragile after a few years of weather, your local dealer will undoubtedly have an on hand supply. They are cheap and easy to replace once you get the headlight assy out......

[Corrado_from_hell]

Its the passenger side. I got it out with some prying and pulling. Now just to get that new lock ring!