How to change a bulb on a 2004 Audi A4?

Moanin

Hi all

My Right brake light bulb has blown in the A4,but for the life of me I can't see how to ermove an inner panel etc to replace it.It says on the user manual to bring it to a main dealer to repair it.I don't fancy paying a fortune if I could do it myself.I have replaced bulbs in previous cars no problem

Anybody know how to replace it?

Thanks

PS I think its a similar job for a front bulb.

Any tips appreciated!

$Leon$

Moanin wrote:

Hi all

My Right brake light bulb has blown in the A4,but for the life of me I can't see how to ermove an inner panel etc to replace it.It says on the user manual to bring it to a main dealer to repair it.I don't fancy paying a fortune if I could do it myself.I have replaced bulbs in previous cars no problem

Anybody know how to replace it?

Thanks

PS I think its a similar job for a front bulb.

Any tips appreciated!

pull down the cover and u just use a screw driver. front very difficult. it takes an audi mechanic at least 20 min to do front back about 10. most dealers will charge

Moanin

Thanks.What type of bulb do i need to buy as a replacement?

$Leon$

Moanin wrote:

Thanks.What type of bulb do i need to buy as a replacement?

depends which bulb it is.
i think the stop and tail is all the one bulb.
5W(?) double contact not off-set
take it out and bring it with you to motor factors
take care not to ring the screw - if you do you'll need to break the light off next time u need to change a bulb

comanche

Moanin wrote:

Hi all

My Right brake light bulb has blown in the A4,but for the life of me I can't see how to ermove an inner panel etc to replace it.It says on the user manual to bring it to a main dealer to repair it.I don't fancy paying a fortune if I could do it myself.I have replaced bulbs in previous cars no problem

Anybody know how to replace it?

Thanks

PS I think its a similar job for a front bulb.

Any tips appreciated!

2004 - you are still under warrenty - free!

$Leon$

comanche wrote:

2004 - you are still under warrenty - free!

bulbs are wear and tear items not covered under warranty same as filters, brake pads, discs and belts

prospect

$Leon$ wrote:

bulbs are wear and tear items not covered under warranty same as filters, brake pads, discs and belts

Renaults warranty covers them, so I would imagine Audis would too.

$Leon$

prospect wrote:

Renaults warranty covers them, so I would imagine Audis would too.

I can tell you that Audi warranty does not cover them. I work in a main Audi dealer as a service advisor i think i should no. if it was a case that a large no of bulbs were blowing in a short period of time then solving the problem should be covered under warranty. bulbs are wear and tear items

prospect

$Leon$ wrote:

=I work in a main Audi dealer as a service advisor i think i should no.=

Allright, settle down.
It is p1ss poor form on Audis behalf, who are supposed to be a 'premium' brand.