2017-2024 Audi S5 4 Door Self-help -> Changing bulbs for rear lights in side panel (rear brake light bulb) User Manual
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The description for changing the bulb refers to the left fog  
light; in principle the same procedure applies to the right  
fog light.  
– Insert the new bulb holder and turn it clockwise as far as  
the stop ⇒ page 266.  
After changing the bulb re-install all parts in the reverse sequence  
and check that the bulb is working.  
– Switch off the ignition and the lights.  
– Detach the trim cover ⇒ page 268, fig. 248 (pull it care-  
fully in the direction of the arrow).  
Changing bulbs for rear lights in side  
panel  
– Remove the two securing screws ⇒ page 268, fig. 249  
and pull the fog light unit out of the bumper.  
Overview of rear lights  
– Unplug the electrical connector.  
Caution  
The trim cover is secured to the bumper by several retaining hooks.  
Do not use force when removing the trim cover to avoid damaging  
it.  
Changing bulb  
Fig. 251 Rear lights in  
side panel  
• Brake lights  
• Turn signals  
The following instructions for changing the bulb refer to the left side  
of the vehicle. Follow the same procedure for changing the bulb on  
the other side of the vehicle.  
Fig. 250 Front fog  
light: Bulb holder is  
highlighted  
– Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise ⇒ page 266 and take  
it out of the fog light housing.  
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– Turn the screwdriver anti-clockwise to loosen the screw  
and then carefully remove the screw.  
Removing rear light  
To change the bulbs, you must remove the rear light.  
Removing the light requires a certain degree of practical  
skill.  
– Gradually ease the light housing out of the rubber  
3
4
mountings (positions ⇒ fig. 253 A and A) by pulling  
1
2
alternately in direction of arrows A and A. If necessary  
use the tool for changing bulbs from your vehicle's  
toolkit to carefully apply some pressure between posi-  
3
4
tions A and A ⇒  
.
– Unplug the electrical connector.  
– Change the defective bulb ⇒ page 271.  
Fig. 252 Luggage  
compartment: Loca-  
tion of retaining screw  
for rear light  
Caution  
When removing or installing the rear light, take care not to cause  
any damage.  
• Removing the rear light in particular can lead to the paintwork or  
rear light becoming damaged. This is another reason why we  
recommend having the bulbs changed by a qualified workshop.  
• NEVER use metal tools (e.g. a screwdriver) or sharp or pointed  
plastic tools to lever out the rear light - risk of damaging the paint.  
Fig. 253 Removing  
rear light from side  
panel  
Note  
Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to place under the glass on  
the rear light, to avoid any scratches.  
– Check which of the bulbs is defective.  
– Open the boot lid.  
– Remove the side trim.  
– Insert the screwdriver (from the tool kit) through the side  
opening in the plastic screw ⇒ fig. 252.  
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Changing bulbs  
Installing rear light  
All bulbs can be changed easily after removing the rear  
light.  
The rear light is easy to re-install.  
Fig. 254 Position of  
bulbs in rear light.  
Example:outerleftrear  
light  
Fig. 255 Installing rear  
light  
To re-install the rear light, follow the steps for removal in  
reverse sequence.  
The bulbs are secured with a bayonet fastener. The table  
below gives an overview of the bulb positions.  
– Plug in the electrical connector. Make sure you hear it  
click into place.  
– Remove the relevant bulb holder ⇒ page 266.  
– Change the bulb ⇒ page 266.  
– Insert the rear light into the rear light carrier ⇒ fig. 255.  
– Press the rear light into the two rubber mountings as far  
as it will go. The rear light must be flush with the body  
contour.  
– Install the bulb holder ⇒ page 266.  
– Check whether the new bulb is working.  
– Re-install the rear light ⇒ page 271.  
– Use the screw to secure the rear light from the luggage  
compartment.  
Position of bulbs  
– Make sure that all bulbs for the rear lights are working.  
Position: ⇒ fig. 254  
Bulb function  
A
B
Turn signals  
Caution  
Tail light and brake light  
Take care when installing the rear light to make sure there is no  
damage to the paintwork or any of its components.  
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