perlfather

I also found that popping the lens off is easy - have a look at the way the lens is made to see how to remove without damage.

Benny Fong

For my 2007 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan removal of the side marker orange housing is an easy process. The light I'm referring to is located on the front bumper above the fog light housing and below the main headlight. To remove this housing either to change a bulb or change the plastic housing (to an aftermarket clear one or whatever) is done by carefully using an exacto blade or swiss army blade (that's the one I used - you can use any equivalent) and guide the blade to the side of the housing closest to the wheel (left for passenger, right for driver). Work the blade into the edge and you won't scratch anything. Slightly twist the blade. There is a very forgiving tab that holds the housing in which easily releases with this technique. You can then pop the housing off to change the bulb, etc.... I tried the "remove the fog light housing" technique and it's way to difficult to reach in from underneath and over complicated. This method is fast, simple and effective. I hope this helps you.

A6Gary

One clarification for removal of the fog light grill/trim: Bentley Repair Manual states "Release clip - using a screwdriver, and remove air inlet grille at lower part of bumper cover". There is a slot opening in the middle of the grille that you insert the screw driver. After you insert it, push towards the center of the car to relase clip, then pull the grille on either side of the light forward. The grille will then come out. Then remove the two Torx screws securing the fog light, unclip the wire connector, and lay the light aside. You can then either pull the side marker light socket out from the rear or push the side marker lens out to replace the bulb or lamp holder. I did this method last evening and replaced both lights. I replace both because the right light would not illuminate every time, and would then trip a "bulb out" on the dash. After I tapped the lamp, it would then come on, and the warning DTC would go out. Installation is reverse of the above.

Linkers033

I would suggest using a spacula (SP?) or a credit card to get the reflector piece out so it doesn't scratch/damage your paint. Once its out, you just twist the bulb and can replace it with a different one. It worked for me but then I decided to smoke the reflector

danrojas8

What side do you press down on to pop it off, Is it the side closest to the back of car or to the front?

ingelstrada

Remove the felt lining in the wheel well and press the metal clip to pop the light. If you have headlight wash, the pump will be in the way so you may need to remove the driver side wheel to reduce the contortionist skills.

Parking Light Change 2005-2011 Audi A6 - 2008 Audi A6 3.2L V6

ajfranklin

Does anyone know how to get to the side bubble light, the one closer to the door...

A6Gary

Per the Bentley Repair Manual....

Removing:
Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
Push side turn signal lamp against retaining tab - arrow - in driving direction and carefully remove from fender opening.
Remove housing for side turn signals from bulb socket.

Installing:
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

uberwgn

The trailing edge pops out first.

first.octopus

Just got mine repaired. I found it was easy to access the bulb underneath the car after removing the belly pan than through the wheel cover from the side.