How to Change an #039;04 Audi A4 Headlight


Headlight Bulb Removal
1. Open the Audi's hood and remove the rubber headlight cover off the back of the headlight housing by hand.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector attached to the rear of the headlight retainer by pulling it gently rearward.
3. Squeeze the headlight bulb retaining tabs together and pull the retainer out of the headlight housing. The bulb will come out of the housing along with the retainer.
4. Twist the bulb counterclockwise so the tabs at the base line up with the slots in the retainer and then pull the bulb out.
Headlight Bulb Installation
5. Remove the new bulb from its packaging, taking care not to touch the glass part with your bare hands. Align the retaining tabs on the bulb with the slots in the retainer and then twist the bulb clockwise into place.
6. Install the bulb and retainer into the headlight housing, squeezing the retaining tabs together while pushing it into place.
7. Replace the electrical connector into the fitting and seat the rubber light assembly cover by pushing it into place with your fingertips.
8. Turn the ignition and headlights on to test the new bulb.