Removing and installing front interior light with roof electronics control unit J528 - vehicles up to 08.2007 — AUDI
Removing and installing front interior light with roof electronics control unit J528 - vehicles up to 08.2007 on Audi: 12 steps.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)
📋 Procedure
- If control unit is to be renewed, select the "“Replace control unit”" function for appropriate control unit in .
- Continue to follow the instructions on the display of the vehicle diagnostic tester.
- Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
- Carefully prise lenses (1) out of interior light on front edge using removal lever80 - 200 as shown in illustration.
- Pry out switch trim with removal lever80 - 200 as shown in illustration.
- Unscrew bolts (arrows).
- Pivot front interior light downwards and remove from roof trim.
- Unplug multi-pin connector.
- Press retaining tab (1) at multi-pin connector.
- Release retaining clips of connectors (arrow) and unplug connectors.
- Unplug remaining electrical connectors.
- Fit interior light and secure.
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