Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair
HID Headlamps

HID Headlamps 

Observe notes on contact corrosion. Refer to => [ Contact Corrosion ] See: Service Precautions.

‹› Adjust the headlamps after performing any work that could have affected their adjustment.

High Beam Bulb

Removing

Danger to life due to high voltage.

‹› Observe usage and safety information for gas discharge headlamps.

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With ignition switched off, disconnect battery ground (ND) wire. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] See: Starting and
Charging/Tools and Equipment/Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

Left Headlamp, with 8-Cylinder Engine

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Remove reservoir for power steering.

Left Headlamp, with 12-Cylinder Engine

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Remove air filter housing.

Right Headlamp, with 8-Cylinder Engine

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Remove upper section of air filter housing.

Right Headlamp, with 12-Cylinder Engine

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Remove air filter housing.

All Vehicles

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Disengage retaining tabs - arrows - and remove high beam housing cover from headlamp housing.

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Turn socket counter-clockwise - arrow - and remove from headlamp housing.