1997 AUDI A4 lock

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Headlights, servicing

Three-way halogen headlights, overview


CAUTION!

Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap
before working on the electrical system.

Notes:

Before disconnecting the battery, determine the
correct coding for the anti-theft radio.
After reconnecting the battery, check and
activate the vehicle's electrical equipment
(radio, clock, comfort and convenience
features, etc.) as outlined in this Repair Manual
or the Owner's Manual.
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Notes:
Repair Manual, Maintenance

Some procedures could affect the headlight
beam adjustment, requiring that it be reset
Page 94
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Adjusting spray for headlights washer nozzles
Page 92
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1 -
Diffuser lens
2 -
Retaining clamps (7x)
To remove, carefully pry out using
screwdriver To install, press in by hand
3 -
Headlight frame Locked within headlight housing
4 -
Seal for lens Always replace
5 -
Reflector To remove, clip out of retaining ringsTo install, carefully press into retaining
rings Do not touch inside of reflector
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6 -
High beam bulb
12 V, 55 W (H7)
7 -
Front fog light bulb 12 V, 55 W (H1)
8 -
Low beam bulb 12 V, 55 W (H7)
9 -
Wiring with harness connector
10 -
Trim strip Clipped onto headlight housing
11 -
Fixed bearing for reflector Only on vehicles without headlight
automatic vertical aim control
12 -
Cover Press lock down and remove toward rear
13 -
Headlight housing
14 -
Bulb socket
15 -
Turn signal bulb 12 V, 21 W, orange
16 -
Turn signal lens Removing and installing Page 94
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High intensity gas discharge (Xenon)
headlights, overview


CAUTION!

Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap
before working on the electrical system.

Notes:

Before disconnecting the battery, determine the
correct coding for the anti-theft radio.
After reconnecting the battery, check and
activate the vehicle's electrical equipment
(radio, clock, comfort and convenience
features, etc.) as outlined in this Repair Manual
or the Owner's Manual.
Some procedures could affect the headlight
beam adjustment, requiring that it be reset
Page 94
-8 .

Repair Manual, Maintenance


Adjusting spray for headlights washer nozzles
Page 92
-17
.
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Headlight beam adjusting motor (high
intensity gas discharge -Xenon-
headlights), removing and installing


Note:
Always adjust headlights after headlight beam
adjusting motors are removed, installed or
replaced Page 94
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Removing

- For right headlight, remove back portion of
intake air duct.

- Remove cover from headlight housing.

Installing - Release headlight beam adjusting motor -1- on right headlight by
rotating clockwise and on left headlight by rotating counterclockwise.
- Release ball joint from its socket by pushing laterally to left on right
headlight and push to right on left headlight.
- Disconnect harness connector -2-.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
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High intensity gas discharge (Xenon)
headlight bulbs, replacing


Replacing Xenon bulb for low beam

Removing

- Remove cover from headlight housing.

WARNING!

HIGH VOLTAGE!

Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap
before working on parts of the Xenon
headlight which are labeled with the yellow
high voltage symbol.

Notes:

Before disconnecting the battery, determine the
correct coding for the anti-theft radio.
After reconnecting the battery, check and
activate the vehicle's electrical equipment
(radio, clock, comfort and convenience
features, etc.) as outlined in this Repair Manual
or the Owner's Manual.
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Installing - Remove harness connector -1- on Xenon headlight and retaining ring -
2- by rotating counterclockwise.
- Insert new bulb into housing without touching glass with bare hands.

- Place retaining ring -1- on catches -3- of Xenon lamp -2- with two
recesses (arrows) and secure by turning clockwise.
- Reconnect harness connector and close housing cover.
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Ignitor for gas discharge lamps -N195-
(Xenon), removing and installing


WARNING!

HIGH VOLTAGE!

Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap
before working on parts of the Xenon
headlight which are labeled with the yellow
high voltage symbol.

Notes:

Before disconnecting the battery, determine the
correct coding for the anti-theft radio.
After reconnecting the battery, check and
activate the vehicle's electrical equipment
(radio, clock, comfort and convenience
features, etc.) as outlined in this Repair Manual
or the Owner's Manual.

Removing

- Remove cover from headlight housing.

- Remove harness connector -1- on Xenon bulb by rotating
counterclockwise.
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