Replacing gas-discharge lamp: Audi A6 C5

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

• Also covered elsewhere: Electrical system general information94

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• Heed installation position: The lug at the top of the bulb holder must engage in the recess of the gas discharge lamp.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Danger of fatal injury from high voltage, risk of injury and environmental pollutionFor gas discharge lamp usage and safety instructions, refer to Electrical system general information94. — With the ignition switched off, disconnect the earth wire at the battery:
2. Detach cover (arrow) at power-assisted steering reservoir.
3. Detach cover (arrow) on right of engine compartment.
4. Screw out bolts (arrows).
5. Remove air ducts (1) and (2).

6. Release spring clips (arrows) and detach cover from headlight housing.
7. Unplug connector (1) at gas-discharge lamp by turning anti-clockwise (arrow).
8. Detach retaining ring (1) for gas-discharge lamp by turning anti-clockwise (arrow).
9. Pull gas-discharge lamp out of headlight housing.
10. Insert new gas-discharge lamp in housing, taking care not to touch glass bulb with bare hands. [Note: Heed installation position: The lug at the top of the bulb holder must engage in the recess of the gas discharge lamp.]
11. Secure gas-discharge lamp with retaining ring.
12. Plug connector back in.
13. Secure housing cover with spring clips.
14. Connect battery. Action to be taken:

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