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Replacing Front Headlight on Audi A3

Model: Audi A3 MK 1, 8L - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Headlight

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Is the front headlight of your Audi A3 damaged? Let's see how to remove it. Before removing the headlight, disconnect the power connectors. Open the bonnet by pulling the release lever and secure it. Using a battery-powered screwdriver, unscrew the securing pins located at the top of the front headlight.

Once the screws at the top are removed, carefully pull the headlight away from the vehicle body and disconnect the bulb holder from the headlight. Fit the new headlight with new bulbs if damaged.

Screw in the securing screws above the headlight and reconnect the power connectors.


Updated on 16 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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