Renewing side marker light bulb: Audi A3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

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• Fit new bulb (12V, 5W) in housing; do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare hands.
• When fitting the bulb holder (2), make sure that the marks (1) and (3) are facing the marks (arrows) on side marker light (4).
• The retaining clip must engage audibly after fitting side marker light into bumper cover.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
2. Turn light switch to position "“0”".
3. Use a screwdriver to release fasteners (arrows).
4. Pivot air intake grille away from fog light housing and, at the same time, disengage the retaining tab on bumper.
5. Remove bolts (arrows) (if fitted).

6. Take fog light housing out of bumper.
7. Unplug electrical connector.
8. Reach through the opening for fog light and release retaining clip (1) in direction of (arrow).
9. Press side marker light (2) out of bumper cover towards front.
10. Pull bulb holder (3) out of housing for side marker light.
11. Pull bulb out of bulb holder.
12. Fit new bulb (12V, 5W) in housing; do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare hands.
13. When fitting the bulb holder (2), make sure that the marks (1) and (3) are facing the marks (arrows) on side marker light (4).
14. The retaining clip must engage audibly after fitting side marker light into bumper cover.

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