Removing and installing gas discharge bulb L13/L14 - vehicles up to model year 2014 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

• Renewed: gas discharge bulb in housing

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• High voltage! Danger to life! Observe environmental requirements.Safety precautions when handling gas discharge bulbs . — Remove headlight housing .
• Fit new gas discharge bulb in housing; do not touch glass part of bulb with bare hands.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ High voltage! Danger to life! Observe environmental requirements.Safety precautions when handling gas discharge bulbs . — Remove headlight housing .
2. If fitted, remove bolts (1, 3).
3. Release retaining tabs (arrows) and detach housing cover (2).
4. Disengage retaining clip (2) and swivel out of housing towards rear (arrow).
5. Unplug electrical connector (3).

6. Fold down retaining clip (1) and take gas discharge bulb (2) out of housing.
7. Press retaining tab (2) to unplug electrical connector (1).
8. Disengage retaining clip (4, 5)(arrows).
9. Take gas discharge bulb (3) out of housing.
10. Fit new gas discharge bulb in housing; do not touch glass part of bulb with bare hands.
11. Plug in electrical connector and secure gas discharge bulb with retaining clip.
12. Close housing cover and secure with bolts.
13. Install headlight housing .

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