2005 Subaru ForesterMy Garage Audi A4 Headlight replacementI'm sure this has been posted here with this question, but I am trying to figure out how on earth to change the headlight bulbs in a 2004 A4. I took it to the local auto parts store and they wouldn't even touch ti Any help would be much appreciated. Garage is empty, add now 2005 Audi S4My Garage Quattro... because I like her on all 4 05 Dark Graphite BMW K1200LT 06 MB E350 Estate, 03 Saab cab, 86 Porsche 911 Cabriolet Originally Posted by PacCoast you DONT need to to replace the entire housing for a burnt out bulb you DONT have to disconnect the battery the rest is true. Originally Posted by Darkprodo Disconnecting the battery is just a precaution, nothing wrong with that. And yes, it is true that you do not need to replace the entire housing when changing out a burnt bulb...BUT you still need to remove the housing to change out that bulb. Originally Posted by its_sak

/?p=147 is has detailed instructions and pictures. Change the Headlights and Bulbs 2005-08 Audi A4 How to Change the Headlights and Bulbs 2005-08 Audi A4Prom Dress Stores Pittsburg Ks This video will show you How to Change the Headlights and Bulbs 2005-08 Audi A4Homes For Sale In Salmon Arm Bc By OwnerOwners of other VW Group vehiclesCar Seat Covers Fort Collins such as the Passat, CC, Tiguan, Golf, Touareg, Beetle, GTI, SportWagen, Eos, Rabbit, Bora, Vento, Lavida, Audi A3, A4, S4, A6, S6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, A5, S5, and TT may also find these DIY instructions to be Replacement bulbs with their part numbers are as follows: Low Beam # H7, High Beam # H7, Turn Signal # 7507 (A.K.A. 7507NA or "PY21W"), Daytime Running Lamp "DRL" #

(A.K.A. 1156 or P21W), Side Marker # 2825 and Parking or "City Light" # 2825. No tools are needed to access and replace any of the bulbs.$80 to Replace a Headlight? A while ago, I blogged about how frustratingly technologically complex today's automobiles have become, and how difficult it's become to make even relatively minor repairs. Recently, a headlight lamp on my Audi A4 blew, and with much trepidation, I called my friendly thief of a dealer to inquire how much it would cost to replace. Since the car is off warranty (it has very low miles, so I figured "what could go wrong...)", I was told that the charge would be around $80. $80 for a headlamp bulb replacement? The explanation is that some parts have to be removed in order to change the bulb, and that it can be a tricky procedure to "do it yourself."I found some handy, simple instructions on the Web, from similarly fed-up Audi owners who decided to tackle the repair themselves. In a nutshell, the repair took me all of 10 minutes, and cost just $12.95 for a new bulb.

My wish is that today's auto companies will someday start to realize that not all of their customers are complete idiots when it comes to making minor repairs on their cars, and that a good many of them actually like to work on them. Supporting the do-it-yourselfer may not help drive  the growth of service revenues, but it'll sure go a long way towards creating a fiercely loyal customer base that just might come back for a bevvy of performance enhancements and a new car when the time is right! I've received a number of emails from people wanting to tackle this minor repair on their own, but are having trouble find instructions. So here's the skinny on changing the headlight bulbs on a 2002 Audi A4 (other year models may be similar but I'm not sure): Here's what you'll need: -- Extra long, flat-edged screwdriver -- Replacement bulb (@$10-15 at an auto parts store) -- exact model number can be found in manual I believe or any self-respecting auto store will be able to look it up for you.

-- A hex (star-head shaped) screwdriver 1. If you are changing the bulb on the passenger side, you first need to remove the air duct housing, since it gets in the way. Take out screws on top and squeeze/pull housing gently out of duct (easy to see how it fits together) 2. If changing driver's side, go to step 3 3. Remove 2 or 3 hex screws ontop of underhood lip that secures the top of the headlight assembly 4. Loosen but don't remove (2 turns at most) two screws at the base of the headlight assembly (way down inside the engine compartment) with the extra long screwdriver 5. Gently slide entire headlight assembly out so until you can reach the back of it 6. Release metal clip that holds headlight socket in place 7. Pull headlight socket free and remove bulb 8. Put in new bulb and slide socket back into assembly 9. Clip in place 10. Slide headlight assembly back into front end, making sure metal brackets are under base screws 11. Tighten base screws

12. Replace hex screws on top 13. Replace air duct housing (if you removed it)This took me all of  @10 minutes, working slowly and carefully FYI, you can buy extra bright bulbs (they come in a two-pack for about $35), so if you want more light you may want to take this opportunity to upgrade them both. Tags: audi, headlight replacement Search Technorati: audi, headlight replacementRelated EntriesHigh-Tech Cars Are a Double-Edged Sword - Email Author FeedbackMiscellaneous Technology » $80 to Replace a Headlight? Related EntriesHigh-Tech Cars Are a Double-Edged Sword - May 23, 2006TechnoratiDel.icio.usSlashdotDiggFurlSpurlListed below are links to sites that reference $80 to Replace a Headlight? Yeah, Right...:Trackback PingsTrackBack URL for $80 to Replace a Headlight? Due to the volume of retrofitting requests we have added the following to the Technical Support Policy for common retrofitting scenarios. If you've installed a part that is not an identical replacement for a part that was installed in your car from the factory, please post your question on a forum , preferably Ross-Tech's own Retrofitting Forum , so that others may contribute to the answers and benefit in the future.

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