Removing and installing rear light: Audi A4 B5

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B5 (8D)

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• Ensure that seal between body and rear light housing seals completely.
• Before tightening the securing nuts, align the rear light with the contours of the body (uniform gaps all round).

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
2. Turn light switch to position "“0”".
3. Remove cover on luggage compartment side trim.
4. Remove bolts (arrows) (if fitted).
5. Detach retaining frame (1) for CD changer (navigation system).

6. Lay aside retaining frame with connected wiring.
7. Detach retaining strap for central locking pump.
8. Lay aside central locking pump with wiring/hoses connected.
9. Release retaining clip (1) and detach insulation (2).
10. Unplug electrical connector (6).
11. Remove nuts (1, 3, 4, 5).
12. Compress retaining tabs (arrows) on bulb housing (2) and remove rear light outwards. [Note: Ensure that seal between body and rear light housing seals completely.]
13. Before tightening the securing nuts, align the rear light with the contours of the body (uniform gaps all round).

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