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Releasing rear light (example on left side)
Fig. 1 Releasing rear light (example on left side)
Removing rear light
Fig. 2 Removing rear light
Applies to vehicles: with halogen system (A3 Saloon)
To change the bulbs, you must remove the rear light. Removing the light requires a certain degree of practical skill.
Releasing rear light
Check which of the bulbs is defective.
Open the boot lid.
Take the screwdriver and the Torx bit out of the vehicle tool kit ►Link.
Remove the cover -1- Fig. 1.
Use the screwdriver with the appropriate Torx bit to loosen both screws -2- Fig. 1.
Removing rear light
Take the plastic spatula out of the vehicle tool kit ►Link.
Carefully slide the plastic spatula into the gap between the rear light and the body -arrow- Fig. 2.
Gradually ease out the rear light by pulling alternately with one hand towards arrow -1- and with the other towards arrow -2- Fig. 2 and take out the rear light unit.
Unplug the electrical connector ►Link.
Caution!
When removing or installing the rear light, take care not to cause any damage.
  • Removing the rear light in particular can lead to the paintwork or rear light becoming damaged. This is another reason why we recommend having the bulbs changed by a qualified workshop.
Note
Follow the same procedure for installing/removing the rear light when replacing an LED rear light unit.

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