Audi A6  Self-help  Bulbs  Changing bulbs for headlights
Applies to vehicles: with xenon headlights
The air cleaner housing has to be removed in order to access the right headlight.
For access to the left or right turn signal, the trim panel -A- above the radiator grille must be removed Fig. 1. If you want to access the right all-weather light, the air cleaner housing -C- must also be removed Fig. 2.
Removing
Switch off the ignition and the lights.
Open the bonnet.
Take the screwdriver and the interchangeable Torx bit* out of the vehicle tool kit Link.
Remove the trim panel -A- above the radiator grille Fig. 1. To do so, pull out the two spreader rivets -1- upwards using the flat-blade side of the screwdriver. Then carefully unhook the trim panel at the radiator grille -2- upwards and remove the panel.
Loosen the securing bolts -3- and -4- Fig. 2.
Release the catches (detail of illustration) and pull the air cowl -B- off the air cleaner housing -C-.
Unfasten the hose clip(s) -5- and pull the air hose -D- off the air cleaner housing -C-.
Depending on the engine version, you may have to pull the fuel line out of the mounting at the air cleaner housing.
Carefully pull the air cleaner housing -C- out upwards.
Installing
Perform all of the above steps in reverse sequence.
Caution!
Please exercise particular care when removing/installing to avoid damage to components.
Note
The layout and procedure may differ slightly on some engine versions. The installation/removal procedure should be adapted as appropriate.

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