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Instructions for Front Headlight Restoration

Model: Audi Tt 8N, MK 1 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Headlight

If, due to weather conditions, particularly sunlight, or car wash detergents, the front headlights appear particularly cloudy, you can restore their shine with a special polishing process. You can also purchase specific headlight restoration kits online. It is recommended to start by masking the vehicle and leaving only the headlight surface exposed to prevent paint dust from contaminating the body. Wet sand the headlight surface until it is uniformly dull, apply the special spray, and repeat the sanding before proceeding to polish.

Updated on 18 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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Want to remove the front headlight of a Mercedes S-Class? Let’s see how to proceed with the disassembly in the instructional video. Open the hood by pulling the hood release lever and secure it. Remove the retaining pins on the headlight bar using a socket wrench or battery-powered screwdriver. At this point, you will find additional pins on the lower side of the headlight; unscrew them from the metal brackets. Disconnect the bulb holders from the headlight and remove the headlight from the vehicle body. Install the new headlight with new bulbs if damaged (always use the correct type and size) and insert the headlight into its housing. Finally, tighten the pins on the headlight and test the proper functioning of the lights.

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