Removing and installing headlight fan V407/V408 - vehicles up to model year 2014 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of fatal injury if high-voltage components are damaged.Observe the following when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components or wiring:It is not permitted to use cutting or forming tools, other sharp-edged tools or heat sources such as welding, brazing, soldering, hot air or thermal bonding equipment.Before starting work, visually inspect the high-voltage components in the areas involved.Before working in engine compartment, visually inspect power and control electronics for electric driveJX1, electric drive motor V141, air conditioner compressor V470 and high-voltage wiring. Before working on the vehicle underbody, visually inspect the high-voltage wiring and covers. Before working on the rear section of the vehicle, visually inspect the high-voltage wiring and the electro-box with the maintenance connector for high-voltage system TW . Visually inspect all potential equalisation lines.Check the following when making the visual inspection:There must be no external damage on any component. The insulation of the high-voltage wiring and potential equalisation lines must not be damaged. There must be no unusual deformation of the high-voltage wiring. All high-voltage components must be identified by a red warning sticker. — Right-side: Remove air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing or 24Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.
2. Left-side: If fitted, remove resonator with air cleaner 26Secondary air system; Removing and installing secondary air pump motor V101.
3. Remove bolts (arrows).
4. Detach housing cover (1).
5. Unplug electrical connector at output module (2); to do so, press release tabs (arrows) with spark plug connector pliersV.A.G 1922.

6. Remove housing cover (1).
7. Remove bolts (arrows).
8. Take fan (2) out of headlight housing (3).
9. Unplug electrical connector (1).
10. Close housing cover and tighten bolts.

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