Removal and installation of a headlight (Audi A3 Type 8L)

Headlamp with beam adjustment mechanism

• 1 - clamps (6 pcs.)
• 2 - diffuser
• 3 - diffuser seal
• 4 - headlight housing
• 5 - low beam lamp
• 6 - connector
• 7 - electric motor for adjusting the range of light
• 8 - parking light lamp
• 9 - high beam lamp or high beam with fog light
• 10 - connector
• 11 - housing cover seal
• 12 - body

Back light

• 1 - rear light housing
• 2 - brake light/tail light
• 3 - reversing lamp
• 4 - nuts, 4 Nm
• 5 - body
• 6 - lamp holder
• 7 - fog lamp lamp
• 8 - turn signal lamp

The lens and the headlight housing can be replaced independently of each other.

Withdrawal

1. Remove the turn signal, refer to subsection Removal and installation of the forward indicator of turn.


2. To prevent damage to the paintwork when removing the headlight, glue the bumper around the headlight.



3. Loosen the side bolts (arrow illustration) Torx key T30.



4. Turn out the top bolts of fastening -1- key Torx T30.

5. Turn the headlight -2- to the center of the car (arrow) and then remove forward from the body.

6. Disconnect the headlight and headlight adjustment connector.

Installation

1. First, insert the headlight in the area of the central part of the vehicle with the pin -1- into the guide -2-.


2. Connect the headlight connector and the headlight adjustment mechanism.

3. Lightly fasten the headlight, align it with the contour of the body and tighten to 6 Nm.

4. Set turn signal, refer to subsection Removal and installation of the forward indicator of turn.

5. Check the headlight adjustment at the service station.