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Removing and installing headlights, headlights with H7/H15 bulb, as of model year 2010 — AUDI

Removing and installing headlights, headlights with H7/H15 bulb, as of model year 2010 on Audi: 11 steps.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

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  • When fitting headlight in bracket, ensure side guide is seated correctly (arrow).

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
  2. Detach front bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper. [Note: The bumper cover does not have to be removed completely. For the headlight in question, it is sufficient to remove the fastenings at the front and at the sides of the bumper cover. The bumper cover can then be press downwards carefully until the lower bolt securing the headlight can be reached.]
  3. Release and disconnect connector (arrow).
  4. Remove securing bolts (arrows).
  5. Take headlight out forwards.
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  1. When fitting headlight in bracket, ensure side guide is seated correctly (arrow).
  2. Screw in all bolts.
  3. Align headlight with wing.
  4. Tighten all bolts to specified torques .
  5. Check functions of headlight.
  6. Checking and, if necessary, adjusting headlight setting .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.