High-mount brake light -M25-, removing and installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Audi S4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Removing

Remove tailgate trim.

Refer to 70 - INTERIOR TRIM

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts, High-mount Brake Light, Body Cut-out And Connector

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Remove bolts -arrows-.
Remove high-mount brake light -1- from body cut-out.
Unplug connector -2-.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, paying attention to the following:

NOTE: In case of defective LEDs, the complete high-mount brake light must be replaced.

Tightening torque

Component		Nm
Brake light to rear lid		3