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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015); platform code 2C0
📋 Procedure
- Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
- Push wire shackle to one side (1) in (direction of arrow).
- Take cover cap (2) out through recesses in side of headlight.
- Turn bulb holder by grip element (1) in (direction of arrow) and remove from headlight.
- Pull dipped beam bulb(2) in (direction of arrow) straight out of bulb holder (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).
- Put cap (2) into recess (1) of headlight and push fully into position.
- Lock cap (2) in place by closed the wire shackle (1) in (direction of arrow).
- Check function of headlight.
- Checking and, if necessary, adjusting headlight setting .
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