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Removal of the Interior Light and Replacement of Bulbs

Model: Audi A3 8P, MK 2 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Differential

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If the interior lighting has stopped working, or if you want to change its colour, follow these steps with a screwdriver. Insert the tip of a very thin screwdriver between the headlining and the light fitting, gently prying until, as shown in the video, it comes free from its clips.

Grip the side of the bulb and gently push it down to release it from the upper tab, then pull it out. To insert a new bulb, perform the reverse operation: insert the tip of the bulb into the hole of the upper tab and push at the bottom to ensure it clips in place.

At this point, refit the light by first securing the lower clips and then applying moderate pressure to secure the upper ones.


Updated on 1 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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