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

🧭 Before you start

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

• Special tools named: VAS 6613

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of irreparable damage to electronic equipment.Requirement for cleanliness: Make sure no particles enter the headlight housing, in particular no metallic or otherwise conductive material.When working on the open headlight, ensure that no oil, grease, silicone or other material comes into contact with parts of the headlight. These materials can evaporate and build up a film inside the headlight.Do NOT touch the electronic printed circuit boards with bare hands, as this can cause migration.Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection: The requirements according to DIN 613-40-5-1 must always be met when handling electronic equipment.Do not re-use electronic equipment (i.e. components, assemblies) which has been dropped.ESD (electrostatic discharge) workplace VAS 6613Electrical system; General information97ESD (electrostatic discharge) workplace VAS 6613. — Remove front wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liners; Removing and installing wheel housing liner (front).
2. Remove bolts (arrows).
3. Detach housing cover (1).
4. Remove bolts (2, 4).
5. Swivel control motor (1) upwards (arrow); this disengages ball head on actuator shaft downwards from ball head mounting.

6. Remove control motor.
7. Unplug electrical connector (4).
8. When inserting, plug in electrical connector.
9. Engage ball head on actuator shaft in ball head mounting of reflector.
10. Close housing cover and tighten bolts.
11. Adjust headlights .

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