[s-cars] (un)clear corner

[Igor Kessel]

Fred Munro wrote:
> Heh. Simple, eh? In theory, Bill, it is simple - the corner is secured to
> the headlamp housing by a plastic spring clip. All you have to do is release
> the spring clip by pushing down on the tab and the corner slides forward out
> of the car. Twist the bulb holder to release it from it's locking pins and
> voila! - the corner is off.
> In practice, it is somewhat difficult to get to the clips, particularly on
> the left side. I have released this clip with a long screwdriver and a
> light, but you have to know what you are looking for to push down on the
> right plastic bit.
> Putting it back on can be a bit trickier. You have to get the plastic
> securing tabs in the appropriate slots ( you'll see what I mean when you
> have one out) and you have to push in until you hear a distinct "click" from
> the locking tab. Failure to do this will result in another post to the list
> bemoaning a lost corner and asking if anyone has a spare :o)
>
> Good luck. Typical simple Audi job.
>
> Fred Munro
> '94 S4
>
> P.S. you can always take out the headlights to get the corners off :o)
>
>
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> Before I spend half a day changing to a clear corner; how do you get these
> out?  This is simple right?  Is it just turn one nylon screw and push out or
> is
> there more to it?  Where do you push from?
> TIA
> Bill m  -corked in chgo:/
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Bill,
Don't forget to gently turn the tiny round plastic locking piece before
pushing on it.

Don't apply too much force either. If the latch does not go down easily,
you prolly haven't turned the round piece.


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Igor Kessel
two turbo quattros