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Removing
- Remove headlight => Page
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- Detach cover from headlight housing.
- -> Turn adjuster -3- until headlight reflector is swivelled completely forwards.
- Unplug connector -1- at gas-discharge lamp by turning anti-clockwise.
- Unclip cable guide -4- from inside.
- Screw out bolts -2-.
- Detach starter unit -6- with holder and unplug connector -5-.
Installing
Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:
- Install headlight => Page
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1.17 - Installing repair set for headlight housing
Notes:
◆ Broken-off headlight fasteners can be replaced by installing repair set, thus avoiding replacement of entire
headlight.
◆ Different repair sets are available for left and right headlight.
=> Parts List
Sequence of operations
- Remove headlight with broken fastener => Page
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- -> Remove remnants of broken-off fastener at location marked with arrow.
- Position fastener -1- of repair set at edge (arrow) of headlight housing and secure from rear with packing
plate and bolt -2-.
Tightening torque
Component
Nm
Headlight to lock carrier
6
1.18 - Resetting headlights for driving on left/ right (gas-discharge headlights)
When travelling in countries where the vehicle is to be driven on the other side of the road, both headlights
must be reset to prevent dazzling by the asymmetric dipped beam.
Audi A3 1997 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 10.2003
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