Impossible to change A3 2009 headlight (dipped)

[Sepecat]

The holder twists clockwise to lock - no clips are fitted. Hope this helps.

[Guest 2]

I've tried that, it says in the manual (yes I had to resort to it!) to line the holder up at 4 and 10 o'clock and twist until the holder is horizontal.

I tried for a good 30 minutes and couldn't get it to lock in. Access is limited as you well know.


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[Sepecat]

I had to replace a complete lamp assembly a few months ago, so still have the old one to hand - Align the black clip with the 2 & 8 o'clock & then twist until holder is horizontal. I agree that access is tight, so good luck.

[Guest 2]

Excellent - I'll try that this afternoon and let you know how I get on.


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[Guest 2]

Armed with Sepecat's advice and a printout from Elsa via my local VAG specialist I managed (finally!) to get the bulb back in.

Wheel off, upper arch off, lined the tabs up and twisted them and presto, bulb back in!

Thanks again

[neilos100]

Any further info on this please? I cannot get the bloody thing back in place...my hands are shredded and my patience is rapidly going the same way! Passenger side I'm talking about...then i need to do the driver side. Just no room to get my hand/s in!

neil