Removing and installing headlight range control motor V48/V49 - gas discharge headlights (version 2) up to model year 2014 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

📋 Procedure

1. Remove headlight housing .
2. If fitted, remove bolts (1, 3).
3. Release retaining tabs (arrows) and detach housing cover (2).
4. Remove bolts (2, 4).
5. Press ball head of actuator shaft sideways out of its mounting by swivelling control motor (arrow) and take out headlight range control motor (3).

6. Unplug electrical connector (1).
7. When inserting, plug in electrical connector.
8. Insert ball head of actuator shaft in mounting on reflector from side; to do so, pull reflector to rear.
9. Tighten bolts.
10. Install headlight housing .
11. Adjust headlights .

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