Removing and installing starter unit for gas discharge bulb — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

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• The starter unit must be installed before attaching the connector.

📋 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. — Remove headlight housing .
2. Release retaining tabs (arrows) and detach housing cover from headlight housing.
3. If fitted, pivot the securing clip (1) for electrical connector to side.
4. Turn starter unit (2) for gas discharge bulb anti-clockwise (arrow).
5. Unplug electrical connector (3) at starter unit for gas discharge bulb.

6. Remove starter unit for gas discharge bulb. [Note: The starter unit must be installed before attaching the connector.]
7. Check whether recess in housing of starter unit for gas discharge bulb and recess in contact ring coincide exactly (arrows).
8. Fit starter unit for gas discharge bulb at headlight and turn clockwise as far as it will go.
9. Re-attach connector.
10. If fitted, secure electrical connector with securing clip.
11. Close housing cover.
12. Install headlight housing .

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