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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