AUDI A4 B5 1.8L 1996 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1. 96-4
Interior lights, servicing
CAUTION!
Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap
before working on the electrical system.
Notes:
Before disconnecting the battery, determine the
correct coding for the anti-theft radio.
After reconnecting the battery, check and
activate the vehicle's electrical equipment
(radio, clock, comfort and convenience
features, etc.) as outlined in this Repair Manual
or the Owner's Manual.
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2. 96-5
Front reading/interior lights, removing
and installing
Front reading/interior lights with sunroof
switch
Notes:
To replace the bulb, pry off the lens.
Bulb for interior light -7-: 12 V, 10 W
Bulb for reading lights -6-: 12 V, 5 W
Removing
- Carefully pry off lens -1- using flat screwdriver.
- Remove both Phillips-head screws -2-.
Installing
- Pry out hooks at -B- using screwdriver and then remove
interior/reading light with sunroof switch -3- from roof.
- Disconnect both harness connectors -4- and -5-.
- Connect harness connectors -4- and -5-.
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3. - Insert interior/reading lights with sunroof switch -3- at -A-, and clip it in
on opposite side at -B-.
- Secure with Phillips-head screws -2- and reinstall lens -1-.
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4. 96-6
Interior/reading lights without sunroof switch
Notes:
Removing
Installing
To replace the bulb, pry off the lens.
Bulb for interior light -6-: 12 V, 10 W
Bulb for reading lights -5-: 12 V, 5 W
- Carefully pry off lens -1- using flat screwdriver.
- Remove both Phillips-head screws -2-.
- Pry out hooks at -B- using screwdriver and then remove
interior/reading light -3- from roof.
- Disconnect harness connector -4-.
- Connect harness connector -4-.
- Insert interior/reading light -3- at -A-, and clip it in on opposite side at -
B-.
- Secure with Phillips-head screws -2- and reinstall lens -1-.
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5. 96-7
Rear interior/reading lights, removing
and installing (sedan)
Notes:
To change bulbs, remove the rear reading
lights.
Bulb for reading light: 12 V, 5 W (2x)
Removing
Installing
- Carefully pry out interior/reading light -1- using flat screwdriver.
- Disconnect harness connector -2-.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
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6. 96-8
Trunk lights, removing and installing
Notes:
To change bulbs, remove trunk lights.
Bulb for trunk light: 12 V, 5 W (2x)
Removing
Installing
- Carefully pry out trunk light -1- using flat screwdriver.
- Disconnect harness connector -2-.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
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7. 96-9
Glove compartment light, removing and
installing
Notes:
To change bulbs, remove glove compartment
light.
Bulb for glove compartment light: 12 V, 5 W
Removing
Installing
- Carefully pry out glove compartment light -1- using flat screwdriver.
- Disconnect harness connector -2-.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
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8. 96-10
Footwell lights, removing and installing
Note:
To change bulbs, remove footwell lights.
Bulb for footwell light: 12 V, 5 W (2x)
Removing
Installing
- Carefully pry out footwell light -1- using flat screwdriver.
- Disconnect harness connector -2-.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
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9. 96-11
Vanity mirror light, removing and
installing
Note:
The vanity mirror light is integrated into the sun
visor. The entire sun visor must be replaced
when there is a malfunction.
- Remove sun visor.
Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group
70
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