How to access-remove--replace the fog, parking and turn signal bulbs-headlight parking light

JustJeff · 01-13-2005, 06:33 PM

This view is of the headlight in place.
Not much room right? Ha! this is the easy one!
NOTE: Your parking light socket WILL NOT have a cable coming out of it, mine does, it's been modifed for my 'Angel eyes'.

Here is what it really looks like.

Gray cap is the fog light.

Grip or push the tabs here to the right.

You need to release this metal spring clip that holds the bulb into the socket.
Push it in and up.

It will release like this.

Pull it out of the way, the end may bend a bit to get it open, no problem.
Notice how the wire goes through the clip. Remember this when you replace the bulb.

Release the electrical tab from the white nylon connector.
It may be hard to release.
Remove the bulb, by grabbing the metal back part.

Put the new bulb in place, first thread the white wire/tab through the center of the metal clip.

engage the clip back in place.

Make SURE it's engaged.

Put the gray cap back in place, tlil it clicks.

now release the parking lamp socket.
Turn it CCW 1/4 turn. This one can be a bugger. It's in HARD sometimes.
Replace the bulb, 1/4 turn in the socket.
Goes back in place the same way you took it out.

Turn signal socket will have the wires coming from it. Keep it attached, it's easier to remove the bulb socket this way.

turn it 1/4 turn CCW.

Replace the bulb by turning it 1/4 turn CCW, put the new bulb in, replace the socket.

This was easy, right?
Now try this without being able to look at it, and upside down!
That's the tricky part.
Good Luck!

CheeseHead Cubs Fan · 01-13-2005, 06:55 PM

Horch it · 01-13-2005, 07:15 PM

fog light wire through the metal clip is a must.
might be a good idea to work with latex glove to preclude "finger printing" the bulb.

TTinCT · 01-13-2005, 08:17 PM

got some nasty scrapes on my hand from the driver side bulb replacement effort. It's a bitch....that's for sure...

meem · 01-13-2005, 10:51 PM

you forgot the step where the tab gets broken ;-)

CrazyTT · 01-14-2005, 04:37 AM

DrizzTT · 01-14-2005, 06:08 AM

of course upside down, and without being able to look at it

Again, this was much appreciated...thank you.

DrizzTT · 01-14-2005, 06:33 AM

RoberTT-WWCD · 01-14-2005, 08:46 AM

gludwick · 03-18-2005, 06:42 PM

Ahhh...that's the ticket. Could see/find the turn signal bulb, but have not yet spotted the near identical fixture for the parking lamp. Will check it out in the morning....and then I have to find the bulb which is apparently an Audi-only item...and an hour away.
Thanks for the visual help

01-13-2005, 06:33 PM	#1
JustJeff Elder Member Account #: 2847 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 21,786	How to access-remove--replace the fog, parking and turn signal bulbs-headlight parking light This view is of the headlight in place. Not much room right? Ha! this is the easy one! NOTE: Your parking light socket WILL NOT have a cable coming out of it, mine does, it's been modifed for my 'Angel eyes'. Here is what it really looks like. Gray cap is the fog light. Grip or push the tabs here to the right. You need to release this metal spring clip that holds the bulb into the socket. Push it in and up. It will release like this. Pull it out of the way, the end may bend a bit to get it open, no problem. Notice how the wire goes through the clip. Remember this when you replace the bulb. Release the electrical tab from the white nylon connector. It may be hard to release. Remove the bulb, by grabbing the metal back part. Put the new bulb in place, first thread the white wire/tab through the center of the metal clip. engage the clip back in place. Make SURE it's engaged. Put the gray cap back in place, tlil it clicks. now release the parking lamp socket. Turn it CCW 1/4 turn. This one can be a bugger. It's in HARD sometimes. Replace the bulb, 1/4 turn in the socket. Goes back in place the same way you took it out. Turn signal socket will have the wires coming from it. Keep it attached, it's easier to remove the bulb socket this way. turn it 1/4 turn CCW. Replace the bulb by turning it 1/4 turn CCW, put the new bulb in, replace the socket. This was easy, right? Now try this without being able to look at it, and upside down! That's the tricky part. Good Luck! __________________

01-13-2005, 06:55 PM	#2
CheeseHead Cubs Fan AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 81234 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,571	Thanks for the post! I appreciate your efforts! __________________

01-13-2005, 07:15 PM	#3
Horch it Member Account #: 8309 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 6,504	so true: installing while looking at it upside down is tough... and the threading of the fog light wire through the metal clip is a must. might be a good idea to work with latex glove to preclude "finger printing" the bulb. __________________ "Truth In 24" airs nationally on ESPN Friday March 20 8:00 EST blueflame ~ press ~ ...aka: ColTTrane Freikorps - Right wing armed bands that roamed the streets of Germany in the 20's, forming the roots of the SA and AWOT ...only TT with ABT

01-13-2005, 08:17 PM	#4
TTinCT AudiWorld Super User Account #: 6744 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 24,717	Nice Jeff>>> got some nasty scrapes on my hand from the driver side bulb replacement effort. It's a bitch....that's for sure... __________________ _____________________________________ Only 29,000 posts to catch SCHWING!!! _____________________________________ TT-East Questions and Answers here TT-East ________________________________________ TT-East 2008 Primary Organizer TT-East 2007 Primary Organizer TT-East 2006 Primary Organizer TT-East 2005 Attendee CT GTG Coordinator CT MOD Day Headquarters "self proclaimed" --------------------------------------- TT-East 2008 courtesy of McPaudiTT Linky to pics of Mods,Cars and Shows Link to the TT-FAQ's...if it ain't here, then ask!!! "thou shalt not flash a Porsche to get out of the way, or be damned to breathe his exhaust for eternity" - Someone wise TRACK THOUGHT- Don't brake until you see God.... then when you do see God, count to three, then brake! AIM name - EINTT Current Automotive inventory... 2006 Mercedes Benz R350 2001 Audi TT 225 1977 Porsche 911s 1961 Porsche 356b

01-13-2005, 10:51 PM	#5
meem Elder Member Account #: 1898 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 17,150	those instructions aren't complete you forgot the step where the tab gets broken ;-) __________________ -- meem \|\| amulet red 2001 tt quattro coupe :: imola red 2003.5 m3 coupe

01-14-2005, 04:37 AM	#6
CrazyTT AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 23227 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,887	LOL...I agree.. was thinking the same thing as I read the post. Great pics though Jeff thanks __________________

01-14-2005, 06:08 AM	#7
DrizzTT New Member Account #: 58993 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 353	Many thanks Jeff...HUGE HELP!! I'm going to try this all tonight... of course upside down, and without being able to look at it Again, this was much appreciated...thank you. __________________ Current Mods: APR 93octane chip Neuspeed P-Flo Intake Forge DV ECS Race N75 Valve Stereo: 2 - 800W Rockford Fosgate Amps 2 - Diamond Audio M5 Component Sets 2 - 10" Infinity Kappa Perfect subs 1 - Sony CDX-M8800 Head Unit Misc: AWE boost gauge, 35% window tint, PIAA silicon wipers, integrated iPod, 225/45 Goodyear Eagle F1s

01-14-2005, 06:33 AM	#8
DrizzTT New Member Account #: 58993 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 353	...and lucky for me we have a few high quality color printers here at work :) __________________ Current Mods: APR 93octane chip Neuspeed P-Flo Intake Forge DV ECS Race N75 Valve Stereo: 2 - 800W Rockford Fosgate Amps 2 - Diamond Audio M5 Component Sets 2 - 10" Infinity Kappa Perfect subs 1 - Sony CDX-M8800 Head Unit Misc: AWE boost gauge, 35% window tint, PIAA silicon wipers, integrated iPod, 225/45 Goodyear Eagle F1s

01-14-2005, 08:46 AM	#9
RoberTT-WWCD Senior Member Account #: 1255 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,094	Nicely Done, Jeff. Got it converted to pdf. __________________ Cheers, Robert - Kingsport, TN USA 100K Club member since 02-07-2007 All mods are listed here: Ye ol' Fotki stuff Got a Question? Get an answer at the FAQs thread! 2008 TT-East Autocross Director 2007 TT-East GBE director and Attendee 2006 TT-East GBE director and Attendee 2006 TT-West Attendee 180 MOFO Testing Team Beer: Helping ugly people have sex since 3000 B.C. -W.C. Fields

03-18-2005, 06:42 PM	#10
gludwick New Member Account #: 89559 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6	Thanks for the clear picture of how to do it Ahhh...that's the ticket. Could see/find the turn signal bulb, but have not yet spotted the near identical fixture for the parking lamp. Will check it out in the morning....and then I have to find the bulb which is apparently an Audi-only item...and an hour away. Thanks for the visual help

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