2008 AUDI A4 bulb

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– Remove the headlight ⇒page 306.
– Take off the cover ⇒page 308, fig. 294 ⇒ in
“Changing bulbs” on page 304.
– Press the connector in the direction of the arrow
⇒fig. 295.
– Remove the connector together with the bulb from the
headlight housing.
– Disconnect the connector from the base of the bulb
⇒ in “Changing bulbs” on page 304.
Installing bulb for dipped headlights
When installing a bulb, the lug on the base of the bulb
must be inserted into the appropriate mounting on the
bulb housing.– Attach the new bulb to the connector ⇒ in “Changing
bulbs” on page 304.
– Insert the bulb carefully into the bulb housing. Start by
placing the base of the bulb directly behind one of the
retaining hooks so that the lug fits into the recess on the
bulb housing.
Fig. 295 Bulb holder
for dipped headlights
Fig. 296 Bulb with
connector: The lug on
the base of the bulb is
highlightedFig. 297 Inserting bulb
for dipped headlights
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– Press the connector in the direction of the arrow
⇒page 309, fig. 297 until the bulb engages.
– Check that the bulb is securely seated in the bulb
housing.
–Fit the cover.
– Install the headlight ⇒page 306.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Have the headlight settings checked.Changing bulb for front fog lightsApplies to vehicles: with halogen main beam headlightsPreparations
The description for changing the bulb refers to the right fog
light; in principle the same procedure applies to the left fog
light.
– Switch off the ignition and the lights.
– Detach the trim cover ⇒fig. 298 (pull it carefully in the
direction of the arrow).
– Remove the two securing screws ⇒fig. 299 and pull the
fog light unit out of the bumper.
– Unplug the electrical connector.
CautionThe trim cover is secured to the bumper by several retaining hooks.
Do not use force when removing the trim cover to avoid damaging
it.
Fig. 298 Trim cover for
fog light
Fig. 299 Screws
securing fog light
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Applies to vehicles: with halogen main beam headlightsChanging bulb– Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise ⇒page 306 and take
it out of the fog light housing.
– Insert the new bulb holder and turn it clockwise as far as
the stop ⇒page 306.After changing the bulb re-install all parts in the reverse sequence
and check that the bulb is working.
Changing bulbs for rear lights in side
panelOverview of rear lights•
Brake lights
•
Turn signals
The following instructions for changing the bulb refer to the left side
of the vehicle. Follow the same procedure for changing the bulb on
the other side of the vehicle.
Fig. 300 Front fog
light: Bulb holder is
highlighted
Fig. 301 Rear lights in
side panel
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Fuses and bulbs 312Applies to vehicles: with halogen main beam headlightsRemoving rear light
To change the bulbs, you must remove the rear light.
Removing the light requires a certain degree of practical
skill.– Check which of the bulbs is defective.
–Open the boot lid.
– Remove the side trim.
– Insert the screwdriver (from the tool kit) through the side
opening in the plastic screw ⇒fig. 302.– Turn the screwdriver anti-clockwise to loosen the screw
and then carefully remove the screw.
– Gradually ease the light housing out of the rubber
mountings (positions ⇒fig. 303 and ) by pulling
alternately in direction of arrows and . If necessary
use the tool for changing bulbs from your vehicle's
toolkit to carefully apply some pressure between posi-
tions and ⇒.
– Unplug the electrical connector.
– Change the defective bulb ⇒page 313.
Caution
When removing or installing the rear light, take care not to cause
any damage.•
Removing the rear light in particular can lead to the paintwork or
rear light becoming damaged. This is another reason why we
recommend having the bulbs changed by a qualified workshop.
•
NEVER use metal tools (e.g. a screwdriver) or sharp or pointed
plastic tools to lever out the rear light - risk of damaging the paint.Note
Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to place under the glass on
the rear light, to avoid any scratches.
Fig. 302 Luggage
compartment: Loca-
tion of retaining screw
for rear lightFig. 303 Removing
rear light from side
panel
A3
A4
A1
A2
A3
A4
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Changing bulbs
All bulbs can be changed easily after removing the rear
light.– Detach the bulb carrier.
– Renew the defective bulb (pull to remove from plug-in
holder or turn to remove from bayonet holder)
⇒page 305.
– Attach the bulb carrier.
– Re-install the rear light ⇒page 313.
Applies to vehicles: with halogen main beam headlightsInstalling rear light
The rear light is easy to re-install.To re-install the rear light, follow the steps for removal in
reverse sequence.
– Plug in the electrical connector. Make sure you hear it
click into place.
– Insert the rear light into the rear light carrier ⇒fig. 305.
– Press the rear light into the two rubber mountings as far
as it will go. The rear light must be flush with the body
contour.
– Use the screw to secure the rear light from the luggage
compartment.
– Make sure that all bulbs for the rear lights are working.
CautionTake care when installing the rear light to make sure there is no
damage to the paintwork or any of its components.
Fig. 304 Rear light,
mounting plate is high-
lighted
Fig. 305 Installing rear
light
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Fuses and bulbs 314Changing bulbs in boot lidRear lights in boot lid•
Rear fog light
•
Reversing light
Before you begin working, please make yourself familiar with the
different bulb versions ⇒page 304.
Removing bulb carrier
The description for changing the bulb refers to the left rear
light unit; in principle the same procedure applies to the
right rear light unit.
– Check which of the bulbs is defective.
– Open the boot lid.
– Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle tool kit.
– Using the flat-blade side of the reversible screwdriver
insert, carefully detach the cover cap ⇒fig. 307 -arrows-.
– Release the retaining tab and remove the bulb carrier
from the light unit.
– Change the bulb ⇒page 315.
Fig. 306 Rear lights in
boot lidFig. 307 Boot lid:
Opening the cover in
the boot lid
Fig. 308 Boot lid:
Removing bulb carrier
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Changing bulb / installing bulb carrier– Renew the defective bulb (pull to remove from plug-in
holder or turn to remove from bayonet holder)
⇒page 305.
– Insert the bulb carrier into the rear light. Make sure you
hear the retaining tab click into place.
– Fit the cover back in the interior trim so that it engages.
– Put the screwdriver back into the tool kit.
– Make sure that all bulbs for the rear lights are working.
Applies to vehicles: with halogen main beam headlightsNumber plate lightRemoving number plate light
– Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle tool kit
⇒page 283.
– Insert the flat-blade side of the reversible screwdriver
insert into the slot on the number plate light ⇒fig. 310.
– Using the screwdriver, start by pressing the number
plate light to the right -arrow 1- and then pull the number
plate light downwards from this position -arrow 2- and
out of the opening.
Fig. 309 Bulb carrier
Fig. 310 Boot lid:
Removing number
plate lightFig. 311 Number plate
light: Retaining
element
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– Detach the number plate light.
Changing bulb
– Press the defective bulb out of the bulb holder and fit the
new bulb.
Installing number plate light
– First insert the side with the retaining element
⇒page 315, fig. 311 and then carefully press the number
plate light into the opening.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
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