Removing and installing headlight main beam bulb M30/M32 - halogen headlights up to model year 2012 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

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• Insert new bulb in 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. Right-side: Remove air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing or 24Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.
4. Release retaining clip (2)(arrow).
5. Swivel housing cover (1) to the side and detach.

6. Remove bulb (2) from spring clips (arrows).
7. Unplug electrical connector (1) at bulb.
8. Insert new bulb in housing; do not touch glass part of bulb with bare hands.
9. Push bulb beyond resistance of spring clips into housing and plug in electrical connector.
10. Close housing cover and secure with retaining clip.
11. 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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