Instruction book Audi RS5 Version year 2014
 Audi RS 5   Self-help   Fuses and bulbs  Changing bulbs for rear lights
Luggage compartment: Location of the retaining screw for the rear light
Fig. 1 Luggage compartment: Location of the retaining screw for the rear light
Removing rear light from side panel
Fig. 2 Removing rear light from side panel
To change the bulbs in the body panel, you must remove the rear light. Removing the light requires a certain degree of practical skill.
Check which of the bulbs is defective.
Open the boot lid.
Remove the side trim.
Insert the screwdriver (from the tool kit) through the side opening in the plastic screw Fig. 1.
Turn the screwdriver anti-clockwise to loosen the screw and then carefully remove the screw.
Take the tool for changing the rear bulbs out of your vehicle's tool kit.
Carefully slide the tool into the gap between the body and rear light Fig. 2 Caution!.
Gradually ease out the rear light by pulling alternately in direction of arrows -1- and -2-.
Unplug the electrical connector.
Change the defective bulb 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.
  • NEVER use metal tools (e.g. a screwdriver) or sharp or pointed plastic tools to lever out the rear light - risk of damaging the paint.
Note
Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to place under the glass on the rear light, to avoid any scratches.

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