Removing and installing output module for side marker light J986/J987, halogen headlights - vehicles from model year 2012 onwards, USA vehicles from model year 2013 onwards — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016)

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• Do not flash the headlights.

📋 Procedure

1. 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. Turn housing cover (1) anti-clockwise (arrow) and detach from headlight housing.

6. Screw in height-adjusting screw as far as stop (arrow A) using hexagon key (5).
7. Release retaining tabs (1, 6) and disengage control unit (2) from guides forwards (as seen in direction of travel) (arrow B).
8. Pull control unit towards rear out of headlight housing (3)(arrow C), as shown in illustration.
9. Unplug electrical connector (4).
10. Close housing cover (turn clockwise).
11. Right-side: Install air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing or 24Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.
12. Adjust headlights .

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