Removing and installing tail light and bulb carrier: Audi A6 C6

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

• Renewed: adjuster nut

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• Renew adjuster nut if sealing washer is damaged.

📋 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. Unscrew cap nut (2).
5. Pry tail light cluster (1) at outer edge out of clip nuts using removal wedge3409.

6. Remove tail light cluster from body opening.
7. Unplug electrical connector at bulb carrier.
8. Press apart retaining tabs (arrows) and take bulb carrier (1) out of tail light cluster.
9. Pull reversing light bulb (2) out of bulb holder.
10. Screw turn signal bulb (3) out of bulb holder. [Note: Renew adjuster nut if sealing washer is damaged.]
11. Tighten nut.

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