Removing and installing entry light in exterior mirror: Audi Q5
Step-by-step removing and installing entry light in exterior mirror for the Audi Q5: 11 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83
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- If fitted, unplug electrical connector for lane change assist warning lamp at front side of mounting for mirror adjustment unit.
- Entire entry light in exterior mirror must be renewed as a complete unit if LED is defective.
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ Safety hazard: the engine can start unexpectedly.Before carrying out general work on a vehicle with high-voltage electrical system, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key from the vehicle. — Remove mirror glass (1)General body repairs, exterior66Exterior mirrors; Removing and installing mirror glass.
- Pull exterior mirror housing (2) in direction of (arrow A) until retaining tabs for cover disengage.
- Using hook3438 release retaining tabs (1) (left and right) (arrow B) and detach exterior mirror housing from cover.
- Press mirror adjustment unit downwards and lift exterior mirror housing (2) off slightly.
- If fitted, unplug electrical connector for lane change assist warning lamp at front side of mounting for mirror adjustment unit.
- Unplug electrical connector (1) and detach exterior mirror housing.
- Remove bolts (2, 5).
- Release retaining tab (3)(arrow) and carefully press cover (1) downwards.
- Press entry light (4) out of cover in exterior mirror.
- Unplug electrical connector (6). [Note: Entire entry light in exterior mirror must be renewed as a complete unit if LED is defective.]
- Install exterior mirror housing General body repairs, exterior66Exterior mirrors; Exploded view - exterior mirror.
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