Renewing gas discharge lamp - vehicles from approx. 09.2001 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

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• Do not flash the headlights.
• Note correct installation position: lug at top of bulb holder must engage in recess of gas discharge bulb.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ High voltage! Danger to life! Observe environmental requirements.Safety precautions when handling gas discharge bulbs Electrical system; General information94Safety precautions when handling gas discharge bulbs — 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. Remove headlight .
5. Remove air cleaner housing .

6. Remove air cleaner housing .
7. Remove air cleaner housing .
8. Release retaining clip (arrow) and detach housing cover for dipped beam from headlight housing.
9. Release retaining clip (2) and take gas discharge lamp (3) out of housing.
10. Unplug electrical connector (1).
11. Insert new gas discharge bulb in housing; do not touch glass part of bulb with bare hands. [Note: Note correct installation position: lug at top of bulb holder must engage in recess of gas discharge bulb.]
12. Secure gas discharge bulb with retaining clip.
13. Secure housing cover with retaining clip.

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