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by P_G » Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:07 pm
I managed to get 5 minutes to take pics of the PIAA bulbs, sidelight and DRL as follows;
Switched Off (difference not too visible):
DRL
Sidelight only;
Main beam with sidelights on:

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by sonny » Mon Dec 21, 2009 2:07 pm
Look great. may have to invest in a set.
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by RS6chris! » Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:13 pm
My f*****g god!!!! How on earth do you get into the drivers side???? Arrrraggghhhhh!!!
Just about managed passenger side ok....
Took air intake off etc etc then round inspection cap...how on earth do you get your hand in to turn the connectoir to dissenagage from the headlamp?? I ve got smallish hands and i have given up so i have one "WHITE" light and one "YELLOW".
Tips guys please...
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by sumdy » Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:17 pm
I used a screwdriver.
If you look at the bulb holder there is a small lip where you can place the end of a screwdriver and push it round
Have you got any kids that you could show what needs to be turned.
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by sumdy » Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:18 pm
I used a screwdriver.
If you look at the bulb holder there is a small lip where you can place the end of a screwdriver and push it round
Have you got any kids that you could show what needs to be turned.
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by sumdy » Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:21 pm
oops, sorry

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by RS6chris! » Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:12 pm
I,l try it tommorow...BUT how do you screw the bulb holder back into postion?
No wonder Audi charge a forune for labour..these cars are well engineered!!!!
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by P_G » Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:00 pm
Replacing and locking into position is a lot easier than unscrewing. Bets way is the lean in over the wing rather than tackle it from leaning over the front and use you other hand to push down on the rad pipe that partially obstructs access. They are resiliant so don't be afraid to push down on it.
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by sumdy » Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:16 pm
Use the driver again,just take your time and ime sure you will do it.
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by byron1313 » Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:49 am
Initially it seems impossible but you know it can be done as others have done it so just keep trying and eventually it moves, getting back in as said is much easier. I removed the cable ties to give more hand room and then replaced at the end.
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by Brooner » Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:14 am
Just push your hand in harder don't be afrade to loose some skin or ask the wife or kids i managed and i have shovels for hands

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by scaghead » Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:15 am
RS4414. wrote:My f*****g god!!!! How on earth do you get into the drivers side???? Arrrraggghhhhh!!!
Just about managed passenger side ok....
Took air intake off etc etc then round inspection cap...how on earth do you get your hand in to turn the connectoir to dissenagage from the headlamp?? I ve got smallish hands and i have given up so i have one "WHITE" light and one "YELLOW".
Tips guys please...
6 days and counting must be a record for changing a bulb rs4414.. or have you phoned a sparky

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by RS6chris! » Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:14 pm
scaghead wrote:RS4414. wrote:My f*****g god!!!! How on earth do you get into the drivers side???? Arrrraggghhhhh!!!
Just about managed passenger side ok....
Took air intake off etc etc then round inspection cap...how on earth do you get your hand in to turn the connectoir to dissenagage from the headlamp?? I ve got smallish hands and i have given up so i have one "WHITE" light and one "YELLOW".
Tips guys please...
6 days and counting must be a record for changing a bulb rs4414.. or have you phoned a sparky

LOL....Havent done it yet havent had time...maybe this afternoon!!!!!
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by RS6chris! » Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:46 pm
COMPLETOMONDO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing how you work better with a hangover!!!
Used the "reach over from the drivers wing" technique...also using the "bendy neck adjustable wrench" thingy...
Anyway all done and looking...well...white!!!
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