Removing and installing control unit for gas discharge lamp - vehicles from approx. 09.2001 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

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• Note correct installation position: lug at top of bulb holder must engage in recess of gas discharge bulb.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ High voltage! Danger to life!Ensure that any part of the gas discharge headlights marked with yellow high-voltage warning symbols are de-energised when you are working on them.Switch off ignition and all electrical equipment and remove ignition key.Do not flash the headlights. — Remove headlight .
2. Release retaining clip (arrow) and detach housing cover for dipped beam from headlight housing.
3. Release retaining clip (2) and take gas discharge lamp (3) out of housing.
4. Unplug electrical connector (1).
5. Unscrew bolts (arrows).

6. Detach control unit from headlight housing.
7. Unplug electrical connectors.
8. Detach adapter lead for gas discharge lamp.
9. Insert gas discharge lamp in housing; do not touch glass bulb with bare hands. [Note: Note correct installation position: lug at top of bulb holder must engage in recess of gas discharge bulb.]
10. Secure gas discharge bulb with retaining clip.
11. Secure housing cover with retaining clip.
12. Install headlight .

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