Side Panel Tail Lamps: 357

Side Panel Tail Lamps

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1783)

Removing and installing the bulb holder

Checking the tail lamps

Removing

• Illustrations depict removal and installation of the left side. Removal and installation of the right side is performed symmetrically.

- Switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers and move the ignition key or start button into the 0 position (preliminary engaged position).

• During removal and installation, leave ignition key with remote control inside the vehicle to prevent the doors from locking and possibly activating the "Coming Home / Leaving Home" functions on its own.

- Remove the service cover - 1 - from the side trim panel - 2 - in the direction of the arrow.






- Release the electrical connector - 1 - by pulling the locking tab - 2 - in the - direction of the arrow - and remove it from the tail lamp.






- Remove the nuts - 3 - and the tail lamp back out of the side panel.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• When inserting the tail lamp in the body opening, make sure the Y-piece - 2 - is inserted in the tail lamp groove in the side panel - 1 -.






- Tighten the nuts - 3 - to the specification shown in => [ Side Panel Tail Lamps Overview ] Side Panel Tail Lamps Overview.






• The connector - 2 - must engage "audibly" when installing.

• Connector is locked correctly when locking button - 1 - is engaged.

- Check the gap dimension to the body after installing the tail lamp assembly.

Removing and installing the bulb holder:

Removing

• Illustrations depict removal and installation of the left side. Removal and installation of the right side is performed symmetrically.

- Switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers and move the ignition key or start button into the 0 position (preliminary engaged position).

• During removal and installation, leave ignition key with remote control inside the vehicle to prevent the doors from locking and possibly activating the "Coming Home / Leaving Home" functions on its own.

- Remove the service cover - 1 - from the side trim panel - 2 - in the direction of the arrow.






- Press the locking button - 1 - inward in the - direction of the arrow - and carefully remove the bulb carrier - 2 - back out of the tail lamp.






- Release the electrical connector - 1 - by pulling the locking tab - 2 - in the - direction of the arrow - and remove it from the bulb carrier - 3 -.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:






• The connector - 2 - must engage "audibly" when installing.

• Connector is locked correctly when locking button - 1 - is engaged.

Checking the tail lamp:

Left Tail lamp (M4) , Right Tail lamp (M2) , Left Brake Lamp (M9) , Right Brake Lamp (M10) , Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp (M6) , Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp (M8) function can be checked using Vehicle Electrical System Control Module (J519) On Board Diagnostic (OBD) program function "Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)". Refer to => [ Output Diagnostic Test Mode ] Output Diagnostic Test Mode.