How to Remove an Audi A6 Headlight Assembly

Applies to: AUDI A6 (1997-2004)

 

Check out our helpful video detailing the instructions for removing Audi A6 headlights on 1997-2004 Audi A6 models. We have also provided a step-by-step guide as part of our Audi A6 headlight assembly removal instructions.

This guide applies to 1997-2004 Audi A6 models

Pull Tip: If the bumper cover isn't already removed from the vehicle on the yard, you'll have to remove this first.

Estimated Pull Time: 10 minutes

Recommended Tools

  • Torx Bit at Pull-A-Part T-30 Torx Bit
  • Use a ratchet to make your repair with help from Pull-A-Part. Ratchet
  • Ratchet Extensions at Pull-A-Part Ratchet Extensions

Instructions

  • 1

    There are a total of four fasteners that hold headlight in place. Two are at the top and the other two are located on the bottom.

  • 2

    To get to the lower outer fastener, you will need to go through the access hole with the T30.

  • 3

    Remove the other lower T30

  • 4

    Remove the two T30 bolts on the top

  • 5

    Now that the fasteners are removed, you will be able to pull the headlight straight out.

  • 6

    With the headlight loose, disconnect the electrical connector and the headlight will be completely detached

Hey, everybody, Charles for HumbleMechanic.com back with another DIY and Drive tutorial with Pull-A-Part Used Auto Parts. Today, I'm going to show you how to remove a headlight on an Audi. Now, you're going to need to remove the bumper cover before taking the headlight out. Refer to my other video I did, and I'll show you exactly how to do that. The tools we're going to need for this job is going to be a T30 torques, as well as a long extension to reach the bottom fastener. Now, we have a total of four fasteners holding on the headlight. We have two at the top, one here, and one here. To get to the lower, outer fastener, we need to go through this access hole with our T30. And finally, the two on the top.
Now that we have the fasteners removed, we can go ahead and pull the headlight out. Now, you may need to persuade it a little bit, because I purposefully left that very first bolt in the headlight. We also don't want to cause any damage to our electrical connectors. With the headlight removed, we can easily disconnect our electrical connector, and here is that bolt that I deliberately left in place.
All right, guys, this is Charles for HumbleMechanic.com. Thanks for watching, and I will see you next time.

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