This document provides instructions for servicing interior lights in an Audi Avant. It cautions technicians to disconnect the battery ground strap before working on the electrical system. The overview identifies the cargo area light, rear interior lights, bulb types and connectors. The instructions explain how to remove and install the rear reading lights and cargo area light by prying out the light, disconnecting the harness connector, removing the bulb if needed, and reinstalling by connecting the positioning hooks and engaging the catch.

1. 96-12
Interior lights, servicing (Avant)
CAUTION!
Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap
before working on the electrical system.
Notes:
Before disconnecting the battery, determine the
correct coding for the anti-theft radio.
After reconnecting the battery, check and
activate the vehicle's electrical equipment
(radio, clock, comfort and convenience features,
etc.) as outlined in this Repair Manual or the
Owner's Manual.
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2. 96-13
Complete overview
1 - Cargo area light
2 - Rear interior/reading light, right and left
sides
3 - Bulb for reading light
12 V, 5 W
4 - Catch
5 - Positioning hooks (2x)
6 - Reading light harness connector
7 - Positioning hooks (2x)
8 - Cargo area light harness connector
9 - Catch
10 - Bulb for cargo area light
12 V, 10 W
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3. 96-14
Rear interior/reading lights, removing and
installing
Removing
Installing
- Using screwdriver, carefully pry out
interior/reading light -2- from roof at catch -4-.
- Disconnect harness connector -6-.
- Remove bulb -3- from socket.
- During installation, insert positioning hooks -5-
and, on opposite side, make sure that catch -4-
engages audibly.
- Remainder of installation is in reverse order of
removal.
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Cargo area light, removing and installing
Removing
Installing
- Using screwdriver, carefully pry out cargo area
light -1- from roof at catch -9-.
- Disconnect harness connector -8-.
- Remove lens from lamp holder.
- To change bulb, remove bulb from clamp-type
socket.
- During installation, insert positioning hooks -7-
and, on opposite side, make sure that catch -9-
engages audibly.
- Remainder of installation is in reverse order of
removal.
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