Removing and installing printed circuit board: Audi Q5

🧭 Before you start

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

• Special tools named: VAS 6613

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• Do not flash the headlights.
• If headlight housing cannot be pressed forwards as far as stop, electrical connector must be unplugged.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of irreparable damage to electronic equipment.Requirement for cleanliness: Make sure no particles enter the headlight housing, in particular no metallic or otherwise conductive material.When working on the open headlight, ensure that no oil, grease, silicone or other material comes into contact with parts of the headlight. These materials can evaporate and build up a film inside the headlight.Do NOT touch the electronic printed circuit boards with bare hands, as this can cause migration.Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection: The requirements according to DIN 613-40-5-1 must always be met when handling electronic equipment.Do not re-use electronic equipment (i.e. components, assemblies) which has been dropped.ESD (electrostatic discharge) workplace VAS 6613Electrical system; General information97ESD (electrostatic discharge) workplace VAS 6613. — 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 (1).

6. Swivel housing cover (2) to side (arrow).
7. To remove fasteners (arrows), carefully press clamping pin (1) into fastener by dimension (x) until it engages audibly (arrow A).
8. Pull out released fastener (2) with clamping pin.
9. Lift lock carrier cover (3) and detach from radiator grille.
10. Remove bolts (2) and (4).
11. Slacken off bolt (3) three turns.
12. Press headlight housing (1) in direction of (arrow) towards front as far as stop.
13. Detach housing cover. [Note: If headlight housing cannot be pressed forwards as far as stop, electrical connector must be unplugged.]
14. Release retaining tab (3) and slightly pull printed circuit board (2) out of mounting (4).
15. Unplug electrical connector (1).
16. Detach printed circuit board.
17. Close housing cover and secure with retaining clip.
18. 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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