Removing and installing tail light cluster on rear lid - vehicles up to model year 2013 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

📋 Procedure

1. Turn light switch to position "“0”".
2. Remove rear lid trim General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trim panels; Removing and installing rear lid trim (bottom).
3. Remove cover (1)(arrow).
4. Detach rubber cover (2) from rear lid.
5. Detach caps (1) and (2).

6. Remove nuts (arrows).
7. Unplug electrical connector (3).
8. Detach inner tail light cluster. [Note: Complete inner tail light cluster must be renewed if LED is defective.Ensure that seal between body and tail light housing seals completely.When installing old inner tail light cluster, renew adhesive strip Electronic parts catalogue.]
9. Remove adhesive residues using adhesive strip removerVAS 6349.
10. Clean bonding surface with cleaning fluidD 009 401 04.
11. Pull off protective foil and bond new adhesive strip on rubber cover.
12. Position inner tail light cluster (2) on rear lid and tighten nuts.
13. Pull off protective foil (1) and press rubber cover (4) onto rear lid (3) all around, using roller3356.

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