Impossible to change A3 2009 headlight (dipped)

[dipsA3]

Hi Guys

Wonder if someone can give me some advice on how to change the dipped headlight for A3 (2009). ive managed to take the cover of but cant seem to pull out the light socket, feels like its screwed or something? I can upload pictures if it helps?
There just isnt enough space to have a good look at what im trying to take out! Some help would be really appreciated. :-)

Thanks

[kite]

Isn't there a wire clip over the bulb?

....If only I was as smart as this bloody phone

[dipsA3]

is that the same as the little metal bit over the bulb? i can see that through the headlight....but must be something there?

i thought changing bulbs would be easy :-S

[kite]

There should be a spring clip holding the bulb in.
Push it in and move to the side, that takes it off the catch, then the bulb should come out.

....If only I was as smart as this bloody phone

[Doctle Odd]

Get your missus' small mirror or similar and you'll see it easily

[Guest 2]

there is a how-to in your owners manual ... its there in my march 2009 car's manual.

[Sepecat]

When I replaced the bulbs on my 07 model, there was no retaining spring holding them in. To replace them I just pulled them out by the connector (seems they are an interference fit in the lamp)
HTH

[dipsA3]

Wish me luck! im gone try now while im at work.

Audi quoted me £87 and that's without the bulb!

[dipsA3]

Okay all done! :-)

there was a plastic clip which you just turn to the left and the bulb just pops out. the hard part is trying to get the bloody thing back on! but all done, maybe upgrade to the LED DRL soon :-).

Thank you all for your help much appreciated!!!!

[Guest 2]

Sorry for the bump

How on earth do you get the bulb back in and the tab things horizontal again?

Bulb came out fine but can't get the thing back in again!

Looks like I may have to go through the arch liner.