For 2011 Beetle A5 Convertible First generation Volkswagen recommends to use: H21W-12V 21W BAY9s, C10W-12V 10W SV8.5-8, W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, W16W-12V 16W W2.1x9.5d, P21W-12V 21W BA15s, W21/5W-12V 21/5W W3x16q, HB4 12V 51W P22d, H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1, D8S 85V 25W PK32D-1, and H4 12V 60/55W P43t. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreFront light sources
expand_moreDaytime running light
With halogen headlamp
W21/5W-12V 21/5W W3x16q
expand_moreFog lamps
R-Line model
HB4 12V 51W P22d
Other models
H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
Front direction indicator
H21W-12V 21W BAY9s
expand_moreHigh beam
With bi-xenon
D8S 85V 25W PK32D-1
With halogen headlamp
H4 12V 60/55W P43t
expand_moreLow beam
With bi-xenon
D8S 85V 25W PK32D-1
With halogen headlamp
H4 12V 60/55W P43t
expand_moreParking light
With halogen headlamp
W21/5W-12V 21/5W W3x16q
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light
C10W-12V 10W SV8.5-8
Interior light
W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Reading light
W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear light sources
Back-up lamp
W16W-12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
License plate light
W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Rear direction indicator
P21W-12V 21W BA15s
Stop lamp
W21/5W-12V 21/5W W3x16q
Servicing your Volkswagen use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 Volkswagen Beetle A5 Convertible user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Beetle A5 Convertible service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2011 Volkswagen Beetle A5 Convertible you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
Volkswagen Beetle A5 Convertible First generation model years