DIY - Headlight removal - B6 S4

DIY/TECH/INFORMATIVE
#1

Why: 1. Bulbs randomly fail.
2. Required step for a lot of other repairs and this a convenient difference between B6 and B7 cars.
3. A lot of people like to clear corner their headlights.

Tools required:

  1. Extra long T30 Torx socket and ratchet
  2. Small 90 degree pick tool

Steps:

  1. Open hood.
  2. Remove the two upper T30 bolts that hold the headlight tabs to the top of the core support.


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  1. Loosen the back two T30 bolts that hold the back of the headlights in place. The bolts stay in place but loosen them like five to six turns.


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  1. Slide the headlights out a little bit and disconnect the electrical connector for the headlights then remove the headlights fully. I have to use a small 90 degree pick tool to get the electrical connectors off because usually they are stuck on really well.