lights AUDI A4 1996 B5 / 1.G Three Way Halogen Headlights Workshop Manual

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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
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Adjusting spray for headlights washer nozzles
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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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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
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Headlights, removing and installing


Note:
Protect bumper using cloth backed tape in
headlight area to prevent damage to paint.

Removing

- Remove turn signal Page 94
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- Remove bolt (arrow) 6 Nm (53 in. lb).

- Remove two bolts (arrows) 6 Nm (53 in. lb).
- Disconnect headlight harness connector.
- Disconnect headlight beam adjusting motor harness connector.
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Installing - Pull headlight out from peg mount at side (approx. 15 mm), lift slightly
and then lift out carefully toward front, rotating if necessary.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
- Always align headlights to adjacent body panels (gap clearances)
before securing.
- Adjust headlights after assembly Page 94
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Headlights, adjusting

Instructions and specifications on headlight
adjustment:

Repair Manual, Maintenance


Notes:

For vehicles with high intensity gas discharge
(Xenon) headlights, the Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC) memory must be checked and
erased before each manual adjustment of the
adjusting screws. The basic adjustment is then
carried out. Headlight automatic vertical aim
control On board Diagnostic (OBD), initiating,
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The aimer must be used for the adjustment.

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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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