Headlamps
Headlamps
CAUTION!
• HIGH VOLTAGE!
• Always disconnect negative ( - ) battery terminal prior to working on parts of HID headlamp components marked with yellow "HIGH VOLTAGE " warning symbols.
Removing
- Remove front bumper cover Removal and Installation.
- Disconnect battery. Audi A4 & S4=> [ Battery, Engine Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Engine Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting. Audi RS4 => [ Battery, Luggage Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Luggage Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting.
- Remove screw - 3 -.
- Loosen screws - 1 - and - 2 - (do not remove).
- Remove headlamp from body towards front.
- Disconnect electrical connection.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Check adjusting nut - 1 - of adjuster for freedom of movement - arrows -.
- Screw adjusting nut as far as it will go, but do not tighten.
- Insert headlamp and screw in screws - 1... 3 - two complete turns.
- Install front bumper cover Removal and Installation.
- Align headlamp with body contours and front bumper cover (note gap widths).
- Tighten screws in sequence - 2 -, - 1 - and - 3 -.
• When the screws are tightened the adjusting nut of the adjuster element automatically rotates against the mounting point of the headlamp housing and fixes it in place.
- Check gaps; if necessary, repeat procedure for installing headlamp.
- Reconnect battery. Required steps Audi A4 & S4 => Battery, Engine Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting. Required steps Audi RS4 => Battery, Luggage Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting
- Following installation, check and adjust headlamps if necessary =>.
Tightening Specifications