Repair kit for headlight housing, installing

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NOTE: Headlight mounting tabs that have broken off can be replaced by installing the repair kit. Complete replacement of the headlight is therefore not necessary.

Remove remains of broken mounting tab -1- at the edge marked by the arrow. See Fig 1.
Slide sheet metal nut -3- into mounting tab -2- from repair kit.
Secure mounting tab -2- using bolt -4- and shim washer at headlight housing from rear.

Fig 1: Installing Repair Kit For Headlight Housing

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.

Right arrow indicates separation edge on an intact mounting tab -5-.

NOTE: Mounting tabs of lower headlight mounting points can also be replaced individually.