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Removing the Headlight Bulb of an Audi A3

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

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How to remove the headlight bulb of an Audi A3? Lift the front bonnet to access the front headlights and replace the bulbs. Remove the plastic cover at the back of the headlight: take off the plastic cover.

After removing the plastic cover, disconnect the damaged bulbs from inside the headlight. Connect the new bulbs inside the headlight.

Test the operation of the new bulbs, then secure the cover cap at the back of the headlights. Close the front bonnet after maintenance.

Install bulbs of the same size and voltage.


Updated on 19 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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