Audi Q3: Tail Lamps

Overview - Rear Lid Tail Lamps

• LED tail lamps have LED bulbs and are integrated in the tail lamps. The LEDs cannot be replaced; the entire tail lamp must be replaced.

1 - Tail Lamp

• In rear lid
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Lid Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing".

2 - Seal

• Self-adhesive
• Replace if damaged.

3 - Grommet

• Quantity: 2

4 - Rear Turn Signal Bulb

• Left Rear Turn Signal Bulb -M6-
• Right Rear Turn Signal Bulb -M8-
• 12 V, 21 W
• Bulb, replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Bulb Holder, Removing and Installing".

5 - Brake and Tail Lamp Bulb

• Left Brake/Tail Lamp Bulb -M21-
• Right Brake/Tail Lamp Bulb -M22-
• 12 V, 21 W
• Bulb, replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Bulb Holder, Removing and Installing".

6 - Lamp Socket

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Bulb Holder, Removing and Installing".

7 - Brake and Tail Lamp Bulb

• Left Brake/Tail Lamp Bulb 2 -M58-
• Right Brake/Tail Lamp Bulb 2 -M59-
• 12 V, 21 W
• Bulb, replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Bulb Holder, Removing and Installing".

8 - Nut

• Quantity: 3
• Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to → Fig. "Tail Lamps, Tightening Specification and Sequence"

9 - Bolt

• 1 Nm
• Quantity: 3

10 - Cover

• For the tail lamp

Tail Lamps, Tightening Specification and Sequence

- Tighten the nuts for the tail lamps to 4 Nm and in the sequence -1, 2 and 3-.

Overview - Body Tail Lamps

1 - Tail Lamp

• There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing".

2 - Brake and Tail Lamp Bulb

• Left Brake/Tail Lamp Bulb 3 -M82-
• Right Brake/Tail Lamp Bulb 3 -M83-
• 12 V, 16 W (W16W)
• Bulb, replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover Tail Lamp Bulbs, Removing and Installing".

3 - Rear Turn Signal Bulb

• Left Rear Turn Signal Bulb 2 -M80-
• Right Rear Turn Signal Bulb 2 -M81-
• 12 V, 21 W
• Bulb, replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover Tail Lamp Bulbs, Removing and Installing".

4 - Lamp Socket

• Replace if the seal is damaged.

5 - Lamp Socket

• Replace if the seal is damaged.

6 - Sensor for Rear Lid Closed

• Rear Lid -Closed- Sensor 1 -G525-
• Rear Lid -Closed- Sensor 2 -G526-
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Lid -Closed- Sensor 1 and 2 -G525-/-G526-, Removing and Installing".

7 - Lock Carrier Trim Panel

• Removing and Installing. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim Panels; Lock Carrier Trim Removing and Installing

8 - Lamp Socket

• Replace if the seal is damaged.

9 - Lamp Socket

• Replace if the seal is damaged.

10 - Rear Fog Lamp Bulb

• Left Rear Fog Lamp Bulb -L46-
• Right Rear Fog Lamp Bulb -L47-
• 12 V, 16 W (W16W)
• Bulb, replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover Tail Lamp Bulbs, Removing and Installing".

11 - Back-Up Lamp Bulb

• Left Back-Up Lamp Bulb -M16-
• Right Back-Up Lamp Bulb -M17-
• 12 V, 16 W (W16W)
• Bulb, replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover Tail Lamp Bulbs, Removing and Installing".

12 - Anti-Twist Mechanism

• For screw

13 - Bolt

• 2.5 Nm

14 - Cap

• For screw
• In the bumper cover

Rear Lid Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Turn the light switch to position "0".

- Remove the grommet -1 and 2-.

- Remove the cap -3- in the direction of -the arrow-.

- Remove the nuts -arrows-.

- Remove the tail lamp -1- and disconnect the connector.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

  Note

• A damaged or incorrectly attached seal must be replaced.
• A damaged or incorrectly seated seal can cause water can leak into the vehicle interior, what can lead to window glass damage.

- Check the self-adhesive seal -1- in the tail lamp -2- for damage.

- Connect the connector to the tail lamp and place the wire in the guide on the bulb socket.

- Tighten the nuts for the tail lamp. Refer to → Fig. "Tail Lamps, Tightening Specification and Sequence".

Bulb Holder, Removing and Installing

Bulb Holder, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the tail lamp. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Lid Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing".

- Open the tabs in direction of -arrows- and remove the bulb socket -1-.

- Remove the bulbs -1, 2 and 3- from the bulb socket.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Insert new bulbs in the bulb socket. Do not touch the glass bulbs with bare hands.

- Install the tail lamps. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Lid Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing".

Bumper Cover Tail Lamp Bulbs, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the tail lamp. Refer to → Chapter "Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing".

- Turn the socket counterclockwise in direction of -arrow- and remove it from the tail lamp.

- Remove the bulb from the bulb sockets -1 to 4-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Insert new bulbs in the bulb socket. Do not touch the glass bulbs with bare hands.

- Secure the socket by turning it clockwise.

- Install the tail lamps. Refer to → Chapter "Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing".

Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Turn the light switch to position "0".

  Note

To protect the paint in the area around the cap, tape it off with a soft cloth.

- Push the cap -1- on the outer side -arrow- toward the inside.

- Remove the cap and let it hang.

- Remove the bolt -2-.

- From the inside, pivot the tail lamp -2- slightly out of the bumper cover -arrow A- and from the outside, remove it from the bumper cover -arrow B-.

- Disconnect the connector -1-.

- Disconnect the connector -3-, if applicable.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Insert the tail lamp -3- on the outside in the tail lamp while doing this the guide -2- must engage in the mount -1-.

- Tighten the bolt.

- Push the cap until it engages audibly in the bumper cover.

Rear Lid -Closed- Sensor 1 and 2 -G525-/-G526-, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the lock carrier trim panel. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim; Lock Carrier Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.

- Push the tab -2- to the side in direction of -arrow A- and remove the connector -1- from the mount -3-.

- Free up the wiring harness from the brackets -5 and 6-.

- Open the tab in direction of -arrow B- and remove the rear lid -closed- sensor -4-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Install the lock carrier trim panel. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim; Lock Carrier Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.

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