Removing and installing headlight range control motor V48/V49 - gas discharge headlights — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018)

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• Before renewing headlight range control motor, headlight housing must be cut open at specified location with a sharp carpet knife.For subsequent sealing of assembly opening, housing cover is available Electronic parts catalogue
• Thoroughly remove metal particles and residue (caused by removing dummy cover) from headlight housing.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove headlight housing . [Note: Before renewing headlight range control motor, headlight housing must be cut open at specified location with a sharp carpet knife.For subsequent sealing of assembly opening, housing cover is available Electronic parts catalogue]
2. ⚠ Risk of injury and damage.Wear protective gloves and safety goggles.To prevent damage to electrical wiring in headlight housing, do not cut too deep. — Cut dummy cover (1) out of headlight housing (2) using a sharp carpet knife. [Note: Thoroughly remove metal particles and residue (caused by removing dummy cover) from headlight housing.]
3. Remove bolts (arrows).
4. Release housing cover (1) anti-clockwise (arrow) and detach from headlight housing.
5. Swivel control motor (2) upwards (arrow A) and press down reflector (1)(arrow B).

6. Remove control motor.
7. Unplug electrical connector (3).
8. When inserting, plug in electrical connector.
9. Fit control motor (2) and push towards front (arrow A).
10. Pull reflector (1) towards rear (arrow B); this will engage ball head on actuator shaft in ball head mounting of reflector.
11. Close opening in headlight housing (1) with housing cover (2) from repair kit Electronic parts catalogue.
12. Tighten bolts (arrows).
13. Adjust headlights .

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