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Replacing the Headlight Bulb of the Audi A3

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

Let’s discover the steps that will allow us to remove and replace the headlight bulb of the Audi A3. To access the headlight bulb, it will be necessary to remove the front wheel arch liner by unscrewing all the securing screws; remove the plastic cover of the light, disconnecting the electrical connector of the light and releasing the metal clip to remove the bulb, as illustrated in the video. At this point, install the new bulb of the correct type and with the same fitting; check the light's operation, then refit the wheel arch liner.

Posted on 14 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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