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Removing and installing front turn signal bulb M5/M7 - gas discharge headlights up to model year 2012 — AUDI

Removing and installing front turn signal bulb M5/M7 - gas discharge headlights up to model year 2012 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: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83

📋 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 housing .
  2. Release retaining clip (2)(arrow).
  3. Swivel housing cover (1) to the side and detach.
  4. Vehicles with cornering light: Unplug electrical connectors (1, 2, 3) at output module for headlight (4).
  5. Turn bulb (1) anti-clockwise (arrow) and pull it out of housing.
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  1. Release retaining spring and unplug electrical connector at bulb.
  2. Insert new bulb into headlight, taking care not to touch glass part of bulb with bare hands.
  3. Close housing cover and secure with retaining clip.
  4. Vehicles with cornering light: Install output module for headlight .
  5. Install headlight housing .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.