Removing and installing output module for headlight J667/J668 - up to model year 2012 — AUDI
Removing and installing output module for headlight J667/J668 - up to model year 2012 on Audi: 11 steps.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83
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- Do not flash the headlights.
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ 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”".
- Switch off ignition and all electrical equipment and remove ignition key.
- Do not flash the headlights.
- Right-side: Remove air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing or 24Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.
- Release retaining clip (2)(arrow).
- Swivel housing cover (1) to the side and detach.
- Unplug electrical connectors (1, 2, 3) at output module for headlight (4).
- Remove bolts (arrows) and detach retaining plate (1).
- Detach output module for headlight (2) from housing cover (4).
- Check seal (3) between output module and housing cover.
- 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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