Removing and installing headlight housing, halogen headlights — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

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• Screw down adjuster nut as far as it will go, but do not tighten.
• When the bolt is tightened, the adjuster nut of the adjuster element automatically rotates against the mounting point of the headlight housing and fixes it in place.

📋 Procedure

1. Turn light switch to position "“0”".
2. Remove front bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (front); Removing and installing bumper cover.
3. Remove bolts (1, 4).
4. Slacken off bolt (3) four turns.
5. Remove headlight housing (2) forwards ensuring that breather hose (5) does not get caught.

6. Unplug electrical connector and detach headlight housing.
7. Check that adjuster nut (2) of adjusters (1, 3, 4) turns freely (arrows).
8. Screw down adjuster nut as far as it will go, but do not tighten.
9. Insert headlight housing (2) ensuring that breather hose (5) hangs freely in wheel housing.
10. Align headlight housing at edge of wing and tighten bolt (3).
11. Tighten bolts (1 and 4). [Note: When the bolt is tightened, the adjuster nut of the adjuster element automatically rotates against the mounting point of the headlight housing and fixes it in place.]
12. Adjust headlights .

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