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Old 06-29-2001, 09:39 AM
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Default Sal R. Can you point me towards a headlight...

FAQ? I just want to install new bulbs, but i don't know how to get to the housing. Thanks in advance!
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Default Ummm...

...to be honest, this is the first time I've heard this particular question pop up for the time I've been here. I don't imagine it to be difficult to do. I'm guessing that you should be able to access the bulbs from the back of the housing after removing a weatherproof cap of some sort. When doing this, DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB ITSELF. This'll cause premature bulb failure due to your oily hands.
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The manual usually helps as well, it has pictures too (at least my '97 did)
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Thanks... do i take out the light housing totally or can i leave the housing there and somehow take the bulb out?
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Default You shouldn't have to remove the housing just to get at the bulbs...

...check to see if access the bulbs by removing some sort of weatherproof cap. I doubt Audi engineers would make it that tedious to change halogen bulbs. Maybe when you're done, YOU can write up an FAQ.

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Default On my '97 there was a waterproof 'lid' (for lack of a better word) remove that and the rest was easy

Open your hood and look at it.. i think you will see it is a no brainer
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Default Thanks you guys... Once i finish, i'll write something up...

By the way, does anyone know of a good tinting and stereo shop in the LA area?
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