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Removing and installing dipped beam bulb M29/M31, headlights with H7 bulb, vehicles up to model year 2010 — AUDI

Removing and installing dipped beam bulb M29/M31, headlights with H7 bulb, vehicles up to model year 2010 on Audi: 10 steps.

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

10 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015); platform code 2C0

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
  2. Push wire shackle to one side (1) in (direction of arrow).
  3. Take cover cap (2) out through recesses in side of headlight.
  4. Turn bulb holder by grip element (1) in (direction of arrow) and remove from headlight.
  5. Pull dipped beam bulb(2) in (direction of arrow) straight out of bulb holder (1).
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  1. ⚠ When installing, make sure cover is correctly seated. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.Do not touch bulb glass when installing a bulb. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass, which evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the glass to cloud over. — Place bulb holder with dipped beam bulb in headlight and turn bulb holder by grip element (1) in (direction of arrow).
  2. Put cap (2) into recess (1) of headlight and push fully into position.
  3. Lock cap (2) in place by closed the wire shackle (1) in (direction of arrow).
  4. Check function of headlight.
  5. Checking and, if necessary, adjusting headlight setting .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.