Removing and installing headlight fan V407/V408 - vehicles from model year 2014 onwards — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

• Special tools named: VAS 6613

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of irreparable damage to electronic equipment.Requirement for cleanliness: Make sure no particles enter the headlight housing, in particular no metallic or otherwise conductive material.When working on the open headlight, ensure that no oil, grease, silicone or other material comes into contact with parts of the headlight. These materials can evaporate and build up a film inside the headlight.Do NOT touch the electronic printed circuit boards with bare hands, as this can cause migration.Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection: The requirements according to DIN 613-40-5-1 must always be met when handling electronic equipment.Do not re-use electronic equipment (i.e. components, assemblies) which has been dropped.ESD (electrostatic discharge) workplace VAS 6613Electrical system; General information97ESD (electrostatic discharge) workplace VAS 6613. — Remove headlight housing .
2. Remove bolts (arrows).
3. Detach housing cover (1) from headlight housing.
4. Remove bolts (arrows).
5. Take fan (1) out of headlight housing (5).

6. Lift retaining tab (4) and press release tab (3) to unplug electrical connector (2).
7. Remove fan.
8. If fan (3) is being renewed, remove bolts (arrows).
9. Remove fan with rubber bush (1) from retaining frame (2).
10. Close housing cover and tighten bolts.
11. Install headlight housing .

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