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Old Apr 8, 2026 | 10:25 AM
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I’m looking for some assistance with replacing my tailgate light on the etron . It was recently cracked, and I’m now seeing an error on the dashboard related to it. I’ve tried accessing it from inside the trunk/tailgate, but I’m unable to find any bolts or fasteners to remove the trim. Could you please advise on how to proceed?
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Old Apr 8, 2026 | 10:53 AM
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Have you looked at the maintenance manual on https://cardiagn.com/2019-2024-audi-...l-maintenance/

It goes through a bunch of these procedures in the body section.
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Old Apr 8, 2026 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by geoffdaddy
Have you looked at the maintenance manual on https://cardiagn.com/2019-2024-audi-...l-maintenance/

It goes through a bunch of these procedures in the body section.
Thank you , for some reason, I am unable to open the link .
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Old Apr 8, 2026 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Touha1979
Thank you , for some reason, I am unable to open the link .
Might be blocked by some networks. Try another network.
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There might be two bolts behind the warning triangle, but for most cars the trim is only secured with clips around the edge. You either have to remove the light and the close button from the trim panel first, or gently remove the trim panel after unclipping it, and disconnect light/switch from the inside.
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Old Apr 8, 2026 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Touha1979
I’m looking for some assistance with replacing my tailgate light on the etron . It was recently cracked, and I’m now seeing an error on the dashboard related to it. I’ve tried accessing it from inside the trunk/tailgate, but I’m unable to find any bolts or fasteners to remove the trim. Could you please advise on how to proceed?
You shouldn't need to remove the trim. The light pops out by depressing the retaining clip from the side with something thin. See this entry from the service manual:


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sorry i meant the tailgate external light bar.
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