Removing and installing headlight range control motor V48/V49 - gas discharge headlights up to model year 2014 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

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• Depending on the version, a bolt may be fitted instead of the fastener.
• Pull reflector (1) towards rear; ball head mounting (2) must sit in guide (3) of housing (arrow A).

📋 Procedure

1. Right-side: Remove air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing or 24Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.
2. Loosen fastener (1) and disengage cap (2) from wheel housing liner (front section) (arrow). [Note: Depending on the version, a bolt may be fitted instead of the fastener.]
3. Remove bolts (arrows).
4. Press wheel housing liner (front section) slightly towards rear and detach housing cover (1).
5. Turn control motor (2) anticlockwise (arrow) and swivel downwards; this disengages ball head on actuator shaft upwards from ball head mounting.

6. Remove control motor.
7. Unplug electrical connector (1).
8. When inserting, plug in electrical connector.
9. Pull reflector (1) towards rear; ball head mounting (2) must sit in guide (3) of housing (arrow A).
10. Insert ball head on actuator shaft in ball head mounting of reflector and engage control motor (4) clockwise (arrow B).
11. Close housing cover and tighten bolts.
12. Adjust headlights .

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