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How to Remove the Front Headlamp from the Audi A3

Model: Audi A3 8V, MK 3 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Headlight

Briefly, here are the instructions on how to remove and replace the front headlamp of the Audi A3. First, open the bonnet of the vehicle and start by removing the bumper, unscrewing all the fastening screws located at the top and bottom; unscrew the additional screws located on both sides of the front wheel arches, releasing the bumper from the sides until it is completely removed. Now, unscrew the screws of the headlight unit, disconnecting the electrical connector of the bulbs to remove it; replace the headlamp with the new one, replacing either just the bulbs or the entire unit, and finally reassemble the bumper.

Posted on 6 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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