How to change headlamp in VW new Beetle

I've put off for several months changing the headlamp in my wife's 2001 VW Beetle. The battery is in the way, and the manual says it's too difficult, that one should have the dealer do it.

Have a dealer change a headlight? Ridiculous.

I searched the internet and came up with the easy, 10-minute solution. I found it here. It's the message from BeachBugger.

Under the fender, near the top of the lamp assembly, is a small lever, about 2" high, with a crescent shaped notch near the top. The lever is locked in place by a sheetmetal latch near the base. The latch has a diamond patten embossed on it. Press down on the latch to release the lever, then move the lever upwards. Once the latch is all the way up, the lamp assemby slides out through the fender, allowing access to the bulbs. It takes some jiggling of the lamp assembly and the lever, but it works. When you put the assembly back in, make sure it rides on the small track on the bottom. Furthermore, a small knob needs to fit into the latch groove on the top. I had to put it in and out a few times before it fit nicely. Close the latch tightly and it's done.

Amazing!