Removing and installing tail light cluster on rear lid - Saloon — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

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• Ensure that seal between body and tail light housing seals completely.
• As the nut is tightened the retainer bracket (2) becomes wedged in the rear lid.
• Disregard (arrow).

📋 Procedure

1. Turn light switch to position "“0”".
2. Detach cover (1) from tail light cluster (2) in direction of (arrow).
3. Lever off cover (1) with removal wedge3409(arrow).
4. Remove bolt (4).
5. Remove nut (2) on retainer bracket (3).

6. Swivel inner tail light cluster (1) slightly outwards (arrow B) and detach from rear lid in direction of (arrow A).
7. Unplug electrical connector. [Note: Ensure that seal between body and tail light housing seals completely.]
8. Fit retainer bracket (3) onto stud (1) of inner tail light cluster (4).
9. Screw in nut (2) until stud is flush with nut.
10. Position inner tail light cluster (4) at outer edge of rear lid.
11. Tighten bolt (3) and nut (1). [Note: As the nut is tightened the retainer bracket (2) becomes wedged in the rear lid.]
12. Press on cover until it engages audibly.
13. Fit cover (1) to tail light cluster (2) and press on until it engages audibly. [Note: Disregard (arrow).]

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