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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISLIGHTING AND HORNSSERVICE AND REPAIRINTERIOR LIGHT (FRONT), REMOVING AND INSTALLING
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Interior Light (Front), Removing and Installing
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Interior Light (Front), Removing and Installing
NOTES:
- To replace bulbs, remove lens cover only.
- Bulb for interior light: 72 V, 10 W
- Bulb for reading light: 12 V, 5 W
Removing:
- Using flat-tip screwdriver, carefully lift off lens cover.
- Remove two screws inside light housing -arrows-.
- Using a flat-tip screwdriver, lift complete interior light unit at front and disengage from headliner.
- Disconnect electrical connectors to microphone -1-, to power sunroof switch -2- and to interior light -3-.
- Remove complete housing.
Installing:
- Reconnect all electrical connectors.
- Engage complete housing in headliner and engage at the opposite side.
- Install both screws and install lens cover.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.