Replacing offside headlight Audi A6 3.0TDi LeMans

[Kell]

Evening all,

This is not a 'how do I...' thread.

I've already done it (and what a right royal pain in the arse it was too).

More a 'can I just check...' thread.

When taking the front off the airbox, there was only one metal clip on the right hand side.

Looking at this video (about 1.55) I can see that there should have been another one on the left hand side: https://youtu.be/6oWgeIo_Www?t=1m50s

It was a pretty neat fit before I took it apart, but try as I might, I couldn't get a great seal there when putting back together.

Question is: Where can I get one from in the UK? I can see them for sale in the US, but I think having the proper clip on there might be a lot better than the duct tape which is currently holding the left hand side together.

Like this:



https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-aud...

[Kell]

PS - makes a mockery of having to carry spare bulbs in France.

How on earth you're supposed to do all that by the side of the road is beyond me.

[annodomini2]

Officially you're supposed to take it to the dealer

[Kell]

I know. And be charged £70 for the privilege.

My wife had them done at Halfords last time, it could well have been those monkeys that lost the clip.

[Kell]

I've ordered one from ebay.

It doesn't appear to be genuine, but should work.

In case you're interested, it looks like the part number is: 078129797