Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A4 Mk2 > Vehicle electrics | Electrical system | Lights, lamps, switches outside | Rear lights - vehicles from 11.2004 | Removing and installing outer rear light and bulb carrier (Avant)

Removing and installing outer rear light and bulb carrier (Avant)

Removing

–	Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.

–	Turn light switch to position “0”.

–	Unclip plug -1- from luggage compartment trim -arrow- using a screwdriver.

–	Remove bolt -2-.

–	Swivel rear light -1- outwards -arrow-, and at the same time disengage retaining pins from body.

–	Unplug electrical connector at bulb carrier.

–	Press apart retaining tabs -arrows- and take bulb carrier -1- out of rear light.

–	Turn bulbs to remove them from their holders.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

Note

Ensure that seal between body and rear light housing seals completely.

–	Fit rear light in position on body and press retaining pins into holes.

–	Tighten bolt.

Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Rear light to body	3.5

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