A6 Quattro Sedan V6-3.0L (AVK) (2002)
Tail Lamp: Service and Repair
Tail Light, Removing and Installing
Removing
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Open storage compartment in luggage compartment on respective side.
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Disconnect electrical harness connector -3-
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Press mounting bracket -2- together and remove bulb carrier -1- from rear light fixture toward vehicle interior.
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Remove nuts (arrows).
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Press locking lugs together at bulb housing and remove tail light from rear of vehicle outward.
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If installed, unclip lateral cover at bulb housing and unhook at both latches.
Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
NOTE: Make sure the seal between chassis and tail light housing seals properly.
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Before tightening mounting nuts, align tail light to contours of chassis (uniform gap dimensions).
Tightening torque
Component
Nm
Tail light to chassis
4