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Replacing main beam bulb (gas-discharge headlight) > < Replacing side light bulb (halogen headlight)

A3 Mk1

Electrical system
Servicing headlights - up to Model Year 2000
Replacing gas-discharge lamp for dipped beam (gas-discharge headlight)
Attention: High voltage
Always disconnect battery earth strap before working on gas-discharge headlight components marked with yellow high-voltage symbols.
 
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Removing

  • ‒ Remove headlight .
  • ‒ Detach cover from headlight housing.
  • ‒ → Unplug connector -1- at gas-discharge lamp by turning anti-clockwise -arrow-.
 
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  • ‒ → Detach retaining ring -1- for gas-discharge lamp by turning anti-clockwise -arrow-.
  • ‒ Pull gas-discharge lamp out of headlight housing.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Notes:

  • ◆ Heed installation position: Lug at top of bulb holder must engage in recess of bulb.
  • ◆ Retaining ring can only be fitted in one position.
  • ‒ Insert new bulb in housing, taking care not to touch glass bulb with bare hands.
  • ‒ Secure gas-discharge lamp with retaining ring.
  • ‒ Re-attach connector and close housing cover.
  • ‒ Install headlight => Page 94-9.

Replacing main beam bulb (gas-discharge headlight) > < Replacing side light bulb (halogen headlight)