Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing

Left headlight:

• ‒ → If fitted, remove front left cover -arrows-.

Right headlight:

• ‒ → If applicable, screw out bolt -arrow- and remove cover over expansion tank.

Both sides (continued):

• ‒ Remove front bumper cover.

=> General Body Repairs, Exterior; Repair Group 63; Front Bumper

• ‒ → Screw out bolts -arrow 1- and -arrow 2-.
• ‒ Guide long TORX socket wrench through recess -arrow 3- and screw out retaining bolt at bottom of headlight housing.

Note:

If necessary, apply small quantity of body sealant to bolt to affix it to TORX wrench.

Vehicles with gas-discharge headlights:

• ‒ → Release clip -arrow- and pull starter unit sideways out of mount.

All models:

• ‒ Take headlight to front out of body.
• ‒ Unplug connectors.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Notes:

• ◆ All cable ties unfastened or cut open on removal are to be re-attached in same position on installation.
• ◆ → Headlight can be aligned with bumper contour by screwing adjusting nut -1- in or out. Adjusting nut can only be turned after removing headlight.

• ‒ → Engage lug -1- of headlight in guide -2- in centre area.
• ‒ Align headlight with body contours (gap widths) and secure.

• ‒ → Tighten bolts -arrows 1 ... 3-.
• ‒ Install front bumper cover.

=> General Body Repairs, Exterior; Repair Group 63; Front Bumper

• ‒ Following installation, adjust headlights .

Tightening torque