Removing and installing headlights (old headlight is fitted again) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

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• Do not flash the headlights.
• Make sure to counterhold adjuster nuts (1) of adjusters when unscrewing securing bolts to prevent them from being turned out of position (arrows).
• Make sure to counterhold adjuster nuts (1) of adjusters when fastening securing bolts to prevent them from being turned out of position (arrows).
• Fit front bumper cover in installation position, but do not tighten bolts.
• Secure bolt (1) – do not apply pressure to bolt when tightening.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ High voltage! Danger to life!Ensure that any part of the gas discharge headlights marked with yellow high-voltage warning symbols are de-energised when you are working on them.Switch off ignition and all electrical equipment and remove ignition key.Do not flash the headlights. — Turn light switch to position "“0”".
2. Switch off ignition and all electrical equipment and remove ignition key.
3. Do not flash the headlights.
4. Remove front bumper cover 63.
5. Measure distance (a) between headlight (2) and spacer (1) before removal and make a note of distance measured. [Note: Make sure to counterhold adjuster nuts (1) of adjusters when unscrewing securing bolts to prevent them from being turned out of position (arrows).]

6. Unscrew bolts (1 ... 3).
7. Detach headlight to front.
8. Unplug electrical connector. [Note: Make sure to counterhold adjuster nuts (1) of adjusters when fastening securing bolts to prevent them from being turned out of position (arrows).]
9. Fit headlight and screw in bolts (1 ... 3) two complete turns each.
10. Adjust headlight (2) so that the distance (a) to the spacer (1) is the same distance as measured upon removal.
11. Fit front bumper cover in installation position, but do not tighten bolts.
12. Align gap widths (a ... c) of headlight (1) in relation to bumper cover (2) and wing panel (3) using setting gauge3371 as follows:
13. Secure bolt (1) – do not apply pressure to bolt when tightening.
14. Take off front bumper cover.
15. Secure bolts (2) and (3) and at the same time align headlight flush with outer edge of wing panel.
16. Install front bumper cover 63.
17. Check gap widths again; if necessary repeat adjustment of gap widths as described above.
18. Following installation, adjust headlights .

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