Removing and installing headlight main beam bulb M30/M32, halogen headlights - vehicles up to model year 2012 — AUDI
Removing and installing headlight main beam bulb M30/M32, halogen headlights - vehicles up to model year 2012 on Audi: 11 steps.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)
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- Insert new bulb in housing; do not touch glass part of bulb with bare hands.
📋 Procedure
- Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
- Turn light switch to position "“0”".
- Remove headlight housing .
- Detach cover (1) for main beam from headlight housing (arrow A).
- Remove bulb (3) from spring clips (arrows B).
- Unplug electrical connector (2) at bulb.
- Insert new bulb in housing; do not touch glass part of bulb with bare hands.
- Position bulb at lower spring clip.
- Push bulb beyond resistance of upper spring clips into housing.
- Plug in connector and close housing cover.
- Install headlight housing .
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