Removing and installing headlight dipped beam bulb M29/M31 - halogen headlights from model year 2013 onwards — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83

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• Plug electrical connector in again and push new bulb beyond resistance of spring clips into housing; do not touch glass part of bulb with bare hands.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ 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. — Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
2. Turn light switch to position "“0”".
3. Release retaining clip (2).
4. Swivel housing cover (1) to side (arrow).
5. To remove fasteners (arrows), carefully press clamping pin (1) into fastener by dimension (x) until it engages audibly (arrow A).

6. Pull out released fastener (2) with clamping pin.
7. Lift lock carrier cover (3) and detach from radiator grille.
8. Right-side: Remove air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing or 24Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.
9. Remove bolts (2) and (4).
10. Slacken off bolt (3) three turns.
11. Press headlight housing (1) in direction of (arrow) towards front as far as stop.
12. Detach housing cover.
13. Remove bulb (1) from spring clips (arrows).
14. Unplug electrical connector (2) at bulb.
15. Plug electrical connector in again and push new bulb beyond resistance of spring clips into housing; do not touch glass part of bulb with bare hands.
16. Close housing cover and secure with retaining clip.
17. Right-side: Install air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing or 24Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.

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