Removing and installing starter unit for gas discharge bulb - vehicles up to 08.2007 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

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• Do not flash the headlights.
• 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. — 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. Loosen locking bolt (1) a few turns.
5. Remove appropriate front wheel.

6. Remove relevant front wheel housing liner 66.
7. Release retaining tabs (arrows) and detach housing cover for dipped beam headlights from headlight housing.
8. Unplug electrical connector (1) at starter unit for gas discharge bulb.
9. Turn starter unit (2) for gas discharge bulb anti-clockwise (arrow) and detach it. [Note: The starter unit must be installed before attaching the connector.]
10. Check whether recess in housing of starter unit for gas discharge bulb and recess in contact ring coincide exactly (arrows).
11. Fit starter unit for gas discharge bulb at headlight and turn clockwise as far as it will go.
12. Re-attach connector.
13. Close housing cover and secure with locking bolt.
14. Install front wheel housing liner 66.

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