Replacing Centre Brake Light
01-13-2015, 08:55 AM
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Replacing Centre Brake Light
rookie Audi owner here.
i own a 2011 A6. i got the "centre brake light" warning. i would like to see if i can replace this myself and avoid $$$$ at the dealership
did some brief research on the net and here and didnt really find much.
any help on where to buy a replacement (the right kind) and how to replace it?
thanks much
i own a 2011 A6. i got the "centre brake light" warning. i would like to see if i can replace this myself and avoid $$$$ at the dealership
did some brief research on the net and here and didnt really find much.
any help on where to buy a replacement (the right kind) and how to replace it?
thanks much
01-14-2015, 07:26 AM
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rookie Audi owner here.
i own a 2011 A6. i got the "centre brake light" warning. i would like to see if i can replace this myself and avoid $$$$ at the dealership
did some brief research on the net and here and didnt really find much.
any help on where to buy a replacement (the right kind) and how to replace it?
thanks much
i own a 2011 A6. i got the "centre brake light" warning. i would like to see if i can replace this myself and avoid $$$$ at the dealership
did some brief research on the net and here and didnt really find much.
any help on where to buy a replacement (the right kind) and how to replace it?
thanks much
01-21-2015, 10:50 AM
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Get the part number off your existing light and look on ebay.
Removing and installing inner rear light
Removing
– Remove rear lid trim.
Rear lid trim - exploded view
1 - Bolts, 1.8 Nm
q 2x
2 - Handle recess
q Removing and installing → Chapter
3 - Pop rivet
4 - Bracket for handle recess
5 - Spring clip
q Renew if damaged
6 - Rear lid trim
q Removing and installing
7 - Lock cover
8 - Operating mechanism for releasing rear lid manually
q Disengaging → Anchor
9 - Manual release for rear lid
q For USA vehicles and Audi A6 Security
10 - Cover for rear lid manual release handle
11 - Spring clip
q Renew if damaged
q Remove any clips left in body mounting points using -T40280-
12 - Bracket for warning triangle
Removing and installing handle recess
Removing
– Remove rear lid trim → Chapter.
– Remove speed nuts -arrows-.
– Take handle recess -1- out of trim.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal; note the following:
– Insert handle recess -1- in rear lid trim.
– Position new speed nuts -3- on locating pins.
– Use hexagon socket (7 mm) -item 2- to press on speed nuts -arrow-.
– Install rear lid trim → Chapter.
Tightening torque
A70-10034
Component Nm
Handle recess to rear lid 1.8
Removing and installing inner rear light
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Remove nut -4- and remove retainer bracket -3-.
– Detach inner tail light cluster -1- from rear lid -arrow-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Note
Ensure that seal between body and rear light housing seals correctly.
– Position inner tail light at outer edge of rear lid.
– Slide retainer bracket -1- onto threaded stud of inner tail light.
l Retainer bracket must engage in guides.
– Tighten nut -2-.
Note
As the nut is tightened the retainer bracket becomes wedged in the rear lid -arrows-.
Exploded view of inner rear light
1 - Inner rear light
2 - Retainer bracket
q Secures rear light to rear lid
3 - Nut
q 3.5 Nm
4 - Seal
q Renew if damaged
5 - Main connector
Removing and installing inner rear light
Removing
– Remove rear lid trim.
Rear lid trim - exploded view
1 - Bolts, 1.8 Nm
q 2x
2 - Handle recess
q Removing and installing → Chapter
3 - Pop rivet
4 - Bracket for handle recess
5 - Spring clip
q Renew if damaged
6 - Rear lid trim
q Removing and installing
7 - Lock cover
8 - Operating mechanism for releasing rear lid manually
q Disengaging → Anchor
9 - Manual release for rear lid
q For USA vehicles and Audi A6 Security
10 - Cover for rear lid manual release handle
11 - Spring clip
q Renew if damaged
q Remove any clips left in body mounting points using -T40280-
12 - Bracket for warning triangle
Removing and installing handle recess
Removing
– Remove rear lid trim → Chapter.
– Remove speed nuts -arrows-.
– Take handle recess -1- out of trim.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal; note the following:
– Insert handle recess -1- in rear lid trim.
– Position new speed nuts -3- on locating pins.
– Use hexagon socket (7 mm) -item 2- to press on speed nuts -arrow-.
– Install rear lid trim → Chapter.
Tightening torque
A70-10034
Component Nm
Handle recess to rear lid 1.8
Removing and installing inner rear light
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Remove nut -4- and remove retainer bracket -3-.
– Detach inner tail light cluster -1- from rear lid -arrow-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Note
Ensure that seal between body and rear light housing seals correctly.
– Position inner tail light at outer edge of rear lid.
– Slide retainer bracket -1- onto threaded stud of inner tail light.
l Retainer bracket must engage in guides.
– Tighten nut -2-.
Note
As the nut is tightened the retainer bracket becomes wedged in the rear lid -arrows-.
Exploded view of inner rear light
1 - Inner rear light
2 - Retainer bracket
q Secures rear light to rear lid
3 - Nut
q 3.5 Nm
4 - Seal
q Renew if damaged
5 - Main connector
Last edited by royclark; 01-21-2015 at 12:02 PM.
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