Removing and installing LED module for daytime running light and side light L176/L177 - gas discharge headlights up to model year 2012 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83

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• Do not flash the headlights.

📋 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. Right-side: Remove air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing or 24Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.
5. Release retaining clip (2)(arrow).

6. Swivel housing cover (1) to the side and detach.
7. Unscrew bolts (2) and (4) and remove LED module (3) from mounting.
8. Press retaining clips (arrows) together and unplug electrical connector (1) at LED module.
9. Close housing cover and secure with retaining clip.
10. Right-side: Install air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing or 24Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.

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