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how to replace reverse light

Old Aug 21, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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anyone know how to get access to the reverse lights?
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by zukbang
anyone know how to get access to the reverse lights?
You have to remove the tail light housing to replace the bulb. Have a good bulb and some dielectric compound handy.

Here's a link to a eBay auction of a tail light. It has good pictures and it shows the location of the tabs. Might aid in the tail light removal.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/audi-a7-2011-taillight-original-/171096857750?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d62adc96
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 09:58 PM
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in order to get that point, I need to remove the linings and remove the light housing?? wow..that's a lot of work....

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You have to remove the tail light housing to replace the bulb. Have a good bulb and some dielectric compound handy.

Here's a link to a eBay auction of a tail light. It has good pictures and it shows the location of the tabs. Might aid in the tail light removal.

Audi A7 2011 Taillight Original | eBay
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