Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing headlights Removing   WARNING High voltage! Danger to life! Safety precautions when handling gas discharge lamps → Electrical system; General information; Rep. Gr.94.

Headlight (left-side): –  With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery → Chapter. –  Detach cover (left-side) -1- in engine compartment.

Headlight (right-side): –  Detach cover (right-side) -1- in engine compartment.

–  Unscrew bolts -arrows-. –  Detach activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1 -N80--item 1- at air duct. –  Remove air duct -2-.

Both sides (continued): –  Use adhesive tape to mask area beneath headlight to prevent damage to paintwork. –  Unscrew bolts -1- and -5-. –  Loosen bolts -2- and -4- a few turns but do NOT unscrew completely. –  If fitted, cut through cable tie. –  Unplug electrical connector -3-. –  Remove headlight from body towards front.

Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Check whether vent element has been inserted on underside of headlight. –  Slide headlight horizontally onto lower headlight mounting as far as it will go.

–  Position stop screw -1- so that it makes contact with lock carrier. –  Use stop screw to align headlight with body contours (gap widths).   Note Pay attention to area around wing panel opening when aligning headlight. –  Tighten bolts -2 ... 5-. –  Connect the battery. Additional steps required → Anchor. –  Following installation, adjust headlights → Booklet803. Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Headlight to lock carrier	6