Removing and installing headlight range control motor V48/V49 - LED headlights from model year 2015 onwards — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

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• Thoroughly remove metal particles and residue (caused by removing pins) from headlight housing.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove headlight housing .
2. Remove output module 2 for LED headlight .
3. Unscrew bolts (1, 3, 7, 8) and detach mounting (2).
4. Release fasteners (4, 6) and guide connector (5) out of mounting.
5. Remove pins (1, 2) from headlight housing. You will need to break them to do so. [Note: Thoroughly remove metal particles and residue (caused by removing pins) from headlight housing.]

6. Remove bolts (arrows) through openings.
7. Turn height adjuster screw (3) clockwise as far as stop.
8. Unscrew bolts (1, 3) and detach bracket (2).
9. Press ball head of actuator shaft upwards (arrow) out of its mounting (4) by swivelling control motor, and take out headlight range control motor.
10. Take control motor (1) out of headlight housing, as shown in illustration.
11. Unplug electrical connector (2).
12. Close opening in headlight housing (1) with grommets (2, 3) from repair kit Electronic parts catalogue.
13. Adjust headlights .

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