How to replace tail light bulb for Audi A4 (B6)

Model years: 2000 - 2006
Tail lights (aka rear lamps) are situated at the rear light cluster of the vehicle, which primary purpose is to alert others about your presence on the road. These lights produce red colored beam as stop lamps, however the latter triggers much brighter light. As a rule tail lights will proceed glowing while the front lights are on. It's crucial that tail lamps are not obstructed by the cargo, otherwise the car visibility may be reduced. Analogous outcome occurs in a case of a broken tail light, for that reason immediate bulb replacement is needed.

The life-time of a bulb is limited. Sooner or later, it will burn out and will have to be replaced. Bulbs, made of high quality materials, tend to last longer. It's recommended to use well known brand replacement bulbs.

If bulb burns out right after installation, your vehicle might have a problem inside electrical system - have it checked by auto electrician.


Audi A4 tail light bulb list:
Body type Position Bulb specs Buy
Sedan/saloon
Taillight
Type: Double Filament Bulb (P21/5W)
Voltage / Watts: 12V/12/5W
Amazon.com:
$9.99pair
Amazon.co.uk:
£5.39pair
Taillight
Type: Single Filament Bulb (R5W)
Voltage / Watts: 12V/5W
Amazon.com:
$5.77pair
Amazon.co.uk:
£1.99pair
Avant
Taillight
Type: Single Filament Bulb (R5W)
Voltage / Watts: 12V/5W
Amazon.com:
$5.77pair
Amazon.co.uk:
£1.99pair
Taillight
Type: Double Filament Bulb (P21/5W)
Voltage / Watts: 12V/12/5W
Amazon.com:
$9.99pair
Amazon.co.uk:
£5.39pair
Convertible
Taillight
Type: Double Filament Bulb (P21/5W)
Voltage / Watts: 12V/12/5W
Amazon.com:
$9.99pair
Amazon.co.uk:
£5.39pair
Taillight
Type: Single Filament Bulb (R5W)
Voltage / Watts: 12V/5W
Amazon.com:
$5.77pair
Amazon.co.uk:
£1.99pair

How to replace tail light bulb:
1. To access tail light bulb, open the trunk:
2. Locate circular cover (1) and open it with the help of a flat head screw driver:
3. Loosen screw (1):
4. Rear light cluster is attached to the body with two plugs (marked as "1"):
5. To dismount the lights cluster, carefully pop out the plugs by slipping your fingers under the lights cluster and pulling it at the positions "1" and "2":
6. Unplug wiring ("1"). Separate bulbs holder from lights cluster by releasing retainers "2" and "3", pushing them to arrows direction:
7. Replace bulb marked "4" or "5", depending on which tail light bulb failed:
Tail light bulb replacement instructions for:
A4 (1994 - 2001)A4 (2004 - 2008)A4 (2008 - present)