"KLS" wrote
> Do
> you actually possess this thick adhesive-bound manual, or are you
> referring to the quick-reference thin spiral bound handbook? If the
> latter (which I didn't retrieve from my car), I wouldn't be surprised
> to see this information missing.

Yeah, I'm referring to the thick proper manual. My 2001 B5 manual
certainly does not contain this information.

Pete

 

"KLS" wrote
> Do
> you actually possess this thick adhesive-bound manual, or are you
> referring to the quick-reference thin spiral bound handbook? If the
> latter (which I didn't retrieve from my car), I wouldn't be surprised
> to see this information missing.

Yeah, I'm referring to the thick proper manual. My 2001 B5 manual
certainly does not contain this information.

Pete

 

Thanks Guys for the info.

Of course the first place I checked was the owners manual and they provide
no information other than telling you to bring it to the dealer as it has
become more complicated.

After doing a search on google and the information provided here it looks
like I need to slide the light assemble out to get good access to it and I
think I know know where all the bolts are. I should have the proper torx
bit. It has also been suggested to change both lights at the same time as I
am sure the other one must be close to going as well.

One question I do have - is it necessary to unplug the battery before
unplugging the headlights?

Thanks again guys for your help, looks like I Will have a fun project this
weekend

Dave

"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "KLS" <xymergy@suds.com> wrote
>
> > RTFM. You do have the owner's manual, don't you? Read it, and follow
> > the very clear, detailed, and pictographic instructions that Audi
> > provides in there.
>
> Does the B6 manual even provide that info? The B5 certainly doesn't.
> It doesn't even mention the type of bulb required. They just outwardly
> expect you to take it to the dealer to have it replaced.
>
> Pete
>

 

Thanks Guys for the info.

Of course the first place I checked was the owners manual and they provide
no information other than telling you to bring it to the dealer as it has
become more complicated.

After doing a search on google and the information provided here it looks
like I need to slide the light assemble out to get good access to it and I
think I know know where all the bolts are. I should have the proper torx
bit. It has also been suggested to change both lights at the same time as I
am sure the other one must be close to going as well.

One question I do have - is it necessary to unplug the battery before
unplugging the headlights?

Thanks again guys for your help, looks like I Will have a fun project this
weekend

Dave

"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "KLS" <xymergy@suds.com> wrote
>
> > RTFM. You do have the owner's manual, don't you? Read it, and follow
> > the very clear, detailed, and pictographic instructions that Audi
> > provides in there.
>
> Does the B6 manual even provide that info? The B5 certainly doesn't.
> It doesn't even mention the type of bulb required. They just outwardly
> expect you to take it to the dealer to have it replaced.
>
> Pete
>

 

Thanks Guys for the info.

Of course the first place I checked was the owners manual and they provide
no information other than telling you to bring it to the dealer as it has
become more complicated.

After doing a search on google and the information provided here it looks
like I need to slide the light assemble out to get good access to it and I
think I know know where all the bolts are. I should have the proper torx
bit. It has also been suggested to change both lights at the same time as I
am sure the other one must be close to going as well.

One question I do have - is it necessary to unplug the battery before
unplugging the headlights?

Thanks again guys for your help, looks like I Will have a fun project this
weekend

Dave

"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "KLS" <xymergy@suds.com> wrote
>
> > RTFM. You do have the owner's manual, don't you? Read it, and follow
> > the very clear, detailed, and pictographic instructions that Audi
> > provides in there.
>
> Does the B6 manual even provide that info? The B5 certainly doesn't.
> It doesn't even mention the type of bulb required. They just outwardly
> expect you to take it to the dealer to have it replaced.
>
> Pete
>

 

KLS, perhaps you shouldn't assume that later manuals have as much
information as yours. My 2004 A4 manual states -

Replacing Bulbs

For your safety, we recommend that you have your authorized Audi dealer
replace any bulbs for you.

(P. 32

(But you should still get a manual....)

That said, it can certainly be done - but it is a pain. I had to
replace a directional bulb in the front passengers side, and to do
that, I HAD to remove the headlight unit, as you can't access that bulb
at all unless you do. It's a pita to get to that last screw.

Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA

 

KLS, perhaps you shouldn't assume that later manuals have as much
information as yours. My 2004 A4 manual states -

Replacing Bulbs

For your safety, we recommend that you have your authorized Audi dealer
replace any bulbs for you.

(P. 32

(But you should still get a manual....)

That said, it can certainly be done - but it is a pain. I had to
replace a directional bulb in the front passengers side, and to do
that, I HAD to remove the headlight unit, as you can't access that bulb
at all unless you do. It's a pita to get to that last screw.

Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA

 

KLS, perhaps you shouldn't assume that later manuals have as much
information as yours. My 2004 A4 manual states -

Replacing Bulbs

For your safety, we recommend that you have your authorized Audi dealer
replace any bulbs for you.

(P. 32

(But you should still get a manual....)

That said, it can certainly be done - but it is a pain. I had to
replace a directional bulb in the front passengers side, and to do
that, I HAD to remove the headlight unit, as you can't access that bulb
at all unless you do. It's a pita to get to that last screw.

Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA

 

"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "KLS" wrote
> > Do
> > you actually possess this thick adhesive-bound manual, or are you
> > referring to the quick-reference thin spiral bound handbook? If the
> > latter (which I didn't retrieve from my car), I wouldn't be surprised
> > to see this information missing.
>
> Yeah, I'm referring to the thick proper manual. My 2001 B5 manual
> certainly does not contain this information.
>
Same here. My 2000 B5 A4 tells you to refer to the dealer. Oh Yeah !!! It's
easy to do on my 2.8 B5. Takes 2 minutes. Good job as they blow all the time
!!!

Richard

 

"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:du3cdt$iq$1@inews.gazeta.pl...
>
> "KLS" wrote
> > Do
> > you actually possess this thick adhesive-bound manual, or are you
> > referring to the quick-reference thin spiral bound handbook? If the
> > latter (which I didn't retrieve from my car), I wouldn't be surprised
> > to see this information missing.
>
> Yeah, I'm referring to the thick proper manual. My 2001 B5 manual
> certainly does not contain this information.
>
Same here. My 2000 B5 A4 tells you to refer to the dealer. Oh Yeah !!! It's
easy to do on my 2.8 B5. Takes 2 minutes. Good job as they blow all the time
!!!

Richard