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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2011Q5 QUATTRO (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISLIGHTING AND HORNSHEADLAMPHEADLAMP CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRHID LAMP CONTROL MODULE
2011 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB)
HID Lamp Control Module
2011 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB)SECTION HID Lamp Control Module
HID Lamp Control Module
Removing
Danger to life due to high voltage.
• Always disconnect the battery wire strap before working on gas-discharge headlamp components marked with yellow high-voltage symbols.
- Switch vehicle ignition off
- Disconnect the battery ground (GND) cable from the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
- Right side of the vehicle: Remove the air filter housing.
- Remove the bolts - arrows -.
- Remove control module - 4 - from headlamp housing.
- Disconnect the adapter wire - 3 - and connector - 1 - on the HID headlamp control module.
- Remove the HID headlamp control module.
Installing
• Tightening specification, refer to => [ Bi-Xenon Headlamps with Cornering Light Overview ] Bi-Xenon Headlamps With Cornering Light Overview.
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
- Check seal - 2 - between gas discharge headlamp control module and headlamp housing for damage.
- Right side of the vehicle: Install the air filter housing.
- Connect battery. Required actions, refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.