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Removing and installing control unit for cornering light and headlight range control J745 — AUDI

Removing and installing control unit for cornering light and headlight range control J745 on Audi: 21 steps.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

21 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

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  • High voltage! Danger to life!Safety precautions when handling gas discharge bulbs Electrical system; General information94. — Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
  • Press housing cover firmly onto headlight housing and secure housing cover with slide. Make sure that all four retaining tabs engage properly.

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ High voltage! Danger to life!Safety precautions when handling gas discharge bulbs Electrical system; General information94. — Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
  2. Turn light switch to position "“0”".
  3. Remove headlight .
  4. Turn housing cover (1) in anti-clockwise direction (arrow) and detach housing cover from headlight housing.
  5. Turn bulb holder anti-clockwise (arrow) and pull out of headlight housing.
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  1. Release slide (2) in direction of (arrow) and detach housing cover (1) from headlight housing.
  2. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach gas discharge bulb control unit (1) from headlight housing.
  3. Release both retaining clips (arrows) and press connector (1) into headlight housing.
  4. Move wire (3) clear at wiring guide (2).
  5. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove cover plate (1).
  6. Detach control unit from headlight housing.
  7. Unplug electrical connectors (1, 2, 3).
  8. To release connectors insert a small screwdriver (1) between retaining tab (2) and connector housing.
  9. Detach control unit.
  10. Check seal between control unit and headlight housing.
  11. Install gas discharge bulb control unit .
  12. Install bulb holder for daytime running light/turn signal .
  13. Close housing cover.
  14. Press housing cover firmly onto headlight housing and secure housing cover with slide. Make sure that all four retaining tabs engage properly.
  15. Install headlight .
  16. Following installation, adjust headlights .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.