Adjusting main beam headlights on roof — AUDI
Adjusting main beam headlights on roof on Audi: 6 steps, 1 torque figure. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm, what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform codes S1, 2H
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- Place vehicle on a level surface facing a wall. Ensure that the vehicle front is in parallel with the wall.
- Ensure dimension (a) between front bumper cover and wall is 12 metres.
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) | Upon completion of the adjustment procedure, tighten securing bolts (3) |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- Place vehicle on a level surface facing a wall. Ensure that the vehicle front is in parallel with the wall.
- Ensure dimension (a) between front bumper cover and wall is 12 metres.
- The focal points of the 4 main beam headlights on the roof must be positioned relative to centre line (1) as follows:
- Loosen securing bolts (3) and align headlight housing (2) according to the specification.
- Upon completion of the adjustment procedure, tighten securing bolts (3) to 20 Nm. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
- Adjust the other main beam headlights on the roof in the same way.
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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