Removing and installing outer rear light and bulb carrier (Saloon) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

• Renewed: bulb in housing

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• Ensure that seal between body and rear light housing seals completely.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
2. Turn light switch to position "“0”".
3. Fold pre-punched area (2) of luggage compartment lining forwards.
4. Unscrew bolt (1) using screwdriver or hexagon socket (17 mm).
5. Swivel rear light outwards (arrow), and at the same time disengage retaining pins from body.

6. Unplug electrical connector at bulb carrier.
7. Press together retaining tabs (arrows) and take bulb carrier (1) out of rear light.
8. Turn bulbs to remove them from their holders.
9. Fit new bulb in housing; do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare hands. [Note: Ensure that seal between body and rear light housing seals completely.]
10. Fit rear light in position on body and press retaining pins into holes.

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