2001 A6 Xenon Headlight Assembly Questions
 

A casual search of the forums did not result in a clear answer for this. Apologies if I needed to search better/more.

My A6 was hit by a random person who was rude enough to not leave a note. Due to my own stupidity, I seem to not be covered for such an eventuality.

The front starboard/right/passenger quarterpanel (right name? The part that surrounds the wheel) got nicely dented. Because it got dented toward the front, it's no longer flushly-connected to the headlight assembly.

The mechanic claims that the headlight assembly is A) technically broken; and B) is one-piece that needs to be replaced. He's quoting around $350 for this.

I'm trying to see if I can find a used headlight assembly for this; when searching the web, I've been a bit hampered as occasionally I've seen headlight assmeblies listed for A6 '1995-2002', and I'm a little doubtful Audi was using Xenon headlights back in 1995.

So the short question is:
A) Is it true that this is a one-piece part that needs to be replaced 'en-masse'?
B) Does anyone have the OEM part number for this handy?
C) Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I could find such a thing?
D) If I'm being quoted $350, am I likely to find it for less?

TIA,
-roy

Re: 2001 A6 Xenon Headlight Assembly Questions
 

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/408/headlight.jpg"></center><p>Here is a pic of the whole unit. There is a lens repair kit available but that is just the lens. Hope this helps a bit. No part number listed in my Bentley CD Rom.

Remove both Torx bolts (T30) -1-.
- Remove interior Torx bolt (T30) using 1/4"-Torx- bit insert and extension.

Note:

If necessary, use magnet to remove bolt.

- Disconnect multi-function harness connectors for headlights.
- Turn headlights -2- toward center of vehicle and remove from chassis toward front.

By "lens repair" do you mean the flat-ish cover? Or, the actual lens inside?

Roy...you've got mail.....
 

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/32631/backview.jpg"></center><p>Here's a pic of the backside of your Xenon assembly.

Here are some part# that you might need for Audi.

R: 4B0-941-004BF (passenger side)
L: 4B0-941-003BF (drivers side)

or...

R: 4B0-941-004AT (passenger side)
L: 4B0-941-003AT (driver side)

If you need to have the entire HID housing replaced, it will cost you $600+ from the dealer. See if your insurance will cover the entire repair (quarterpanel and HID housing)? A $500 deductible might not be a bad alternative.

You can also sell the broken (but fully- functional) housing on eBay and probably get $200 for it. There are lots of folks who stock pile these HID parts (not stolen of course) and sell as part of conversion kit.

Good luck!!

Re: By "lens repair" do you mean the flat-ish cover? Or, the actual lens inside?
 

Is it possible to replace only lens cover with Xenon? My driver's side was scratched (badly) and I was told at the dealer that the whole unit must be replaced. ($850 Cdn)

Looks like there are clips that hold it on, but I've not seen it sold separately. Anyone find themselves able to replace just the lens?