Removing and installing tail light cluster — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

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📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
2. Turn light switch to position "“0”".
3. Remove rear wheel housing liner 66.
4. Remove bumper cover 63.
5. Remove bolts (arrows).

6. Detach tail light cover (1) (left and right).
7. Remove nut (4).
8. Remove bolts (arrows).
9. Pull retaining pin (3) of tail light (1) out of rubber bush (2).
10. Unplug electrical connector at bulb carrier.
11. Detach tail light cluster.
12. Remove nuts (2, 4).
13. Remove bolts (arrows).
14. Unplug electrical connector (3) at bulb carrier.
15. Detach tail light cluster (1). [Note: When installing a new tail light, fit an additional washer at attachment point.]
16. On vehicles with version 1: Working from the outside, position tail light so that it makes contact with rubber bush and press towards centre of vehicle until it engages.
17. Install bumper cover 63.
18. Install rear wheel housing liner 66.

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