Audi Q7: Exterior Lights, Switches
HID Headlamp Usage and Safety Precautions
Never replace bulbs if you are not familiar with the
procedures, safety precautions and tools.
WARNING
Danger to life due to high voltage.
- For work on the yellow high voltage symbol marked
areas HID headlamp must be de-energized.
- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers
and remove the ignition key.
- Do not press the flasher.
- The gas discharge lamp control module should not be
operated without the gas-discharge lamp.
- Due to the high voltage (over 28000 V when igniting
the lamp), the gas-discharge lamp should only be
operated inside the headlamp housing.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to burning, UV rays, blinding and
explosion.
- Due the high temperatures, absorption of UV rays,
and the risk of blinding, the gas discharge lamp should
only be operated inside the headlamp housing.
- Do not look into the beam of light. It may interfere
with the ability to see for a significant period of
time.
- Gas-discharge lamps are under pressure and can crack
when bulbs are replaced.
- When removing and installing HID bulbs, always wear
safety glasses and gloves.
WARNING
Pollution risk.
- Gas-discharge bulbs require special disposal. They
contain metallic mercury (Hg) and traces of thallium.
- Do not destroy gas-discharge lamps. Avoid contact
with burst glass bulbs.
- Follow disposal requirements, only dispose of
gas-discharge lamps in suitable containers at an
authorized collection site.
Caution
- Do not touch gas-discharge bulbs with bare hands.
The remaining fingerprint would evaporate due to the
heat of the operated bulb and condense on the reflector
which would impair headlamp luminosity. Use clean cloth
gloves to insert the gas-discharge lamp.
- Only replace faulty HID lamps with the same type of
lamp. Bulb identification can be found on bulb socket or
glass cone.
- Connectors must engage correctly when installed and
must be checked for proper connection.
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- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.
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Removing
- Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel. Refer to
→ Chapter "Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Removing and
Installing".
- Remove the rear sill trim. Refer to
→ Chapter "Sill Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolt -1- on the belt
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