A8 2004 D3 4.0 TDI - How do I get to the headlight?

[Peterparkin]

Hi

I have an Audi A8 D3 2004 4.0 TD and looks like there is a loose connection as the near side headlight keeps flickering on and off and I want to check the Plug/wiring at the back of the light unit but no idea how to get to it. (passenger side)

Any ideas?

Thanks

[cruiser647]

The passenger side ones should just have a standard cover to remove (clips at the top and then arch away and pull up to remove it - don't drop it).

 

There is bugger all room, so you'll need hands like a child to get in and put them out.  It might just be the bulb and/or the inverter  (if you have Xenons).

 

Bulbs are about £40+.  Not sure about the inverter.

 

You local servicing place should be able to do the honors.

[beemerboy9]

I have intermittently had a headlight failure warning on my similar car. Indeed the bulb is "out" - but a couple of days later it comes back on again?!.

 

The trick to access the back of the headlight is to remove the air cleaner cover - 2 or 3 screws. It's still a sod!

 

Hope this helps,

 

John

[cruiser647]

I have intermittently had a headlight failure warning on my similar car. Indeed the bulb is "out" - but a couple of days later it comes back on again?!.

 

The trick to access the back of the headlight is to remove the air cleaner cover - 2 or 3 screws. It's still a sod!

 

Hope this helps,

 

John

 

Yes of course, the V8 diesel has 2 turbos and 2 air cleaners.

[Edd_W]

Set the suspension into jack mode. Jack up the front corner and remove the wheel and then remove the wheel arch liner - once you have done that it#s easy and if it's the nearside, you can check the power steering fluid as a bonus at the same time!