Audi A3 8V Cabriolet Interior Roof/Dome Light

[The Magic Rat]

I have just upgraded the interior lights (bulbs) on my daughters car to LED and thought I would share this, if it helps?

The cabriolet shares the same vanity mirror lights and glove box light with other A3's but the single front roof/dome light unit is different. I couldn't find a YouTube video or images anywhere as to how to access this.

Gently pry the thin black fascia without getting behind the white casing. It feels like it's going to break but just gently ease it out with a plastic pry tool in a few different areas of attack. You can use your fingers when you get to the stage pictured. The two lens covers pull off easily. Just reverse the process when you have fitted the LED bulbs, the bulbs just pull out.

The whiter LED light makes a big difference and dances off the aluminium trim. It's well worth the effort. 

 

[Steve Q]

Great guide Karl 🙂 ive pinned it so that other members can find it easily. 

Cheers

Steve

[The Magic Rat]

Thanks Steve

It may help someone out, it's so much easier when you know what's supposed to separate.

Karl

[Audimad321]

Am i right in saying the extended light package gets you LED interior lighting also?, great post by the way and most helpful

[The Magic Rat]

Sorry I don't know Audi A3 specifications very well, this is my daughter's car.

[vw754]

Which bulbs does it take?