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Removing
- Detach cover from headlight housing.
- -> Unplug connector -3- at main beam bulb.
- Disengage spring clip -2- and take bulb -1- out of housing.
Installing
Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:
- Insert new bulb in housing, taking care not to touch glass bulb with bare hands.
- Secure bulb with spring clip.
- Re-attach connector and close housing cover.
2.10 - Replacing side light bulb (halogen headlight)
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Removing
- Detach cover from headlight housing.
- -> Pull holder -arrow- out of housing.
- Pull side light bulb out of holder.
Installing
Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:
- Insert new bulb in holder, taking care not to touch glass bulb with bare hands.
- Press holder into reflector until it is felt to engage.
- Close housing cover.
2.11 - Replacing gas-discharge lamp for dipped beam (gas-discharge headlight)
Attention: High voltage
Always disconnect battery earth strap before working on gas-discharge headlight components marked with
yellow high-voltage symbols.
Audi A3 1997 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 10.2003
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