Tail Light - Loose.

[mpower3o2]

Replaced my reverse bulbs w/ LED's a while back and while washing the car, I noticed the tail lights sit a bit loose.

Went back in, removed, aligned, and secured them down. Still a bit loose. Suggestions on what could be the cause? Do I need new mounting hardware?

Car hasn't been involved in any accidents, etc.

[VenturiRS]

I had that issue too, just really push it all the way in again and screw that square screw really tight. I used the dirt streaks on my car and the taillight to match up (bootleg, I know, but it worked).

[SteveYem]

I have the same issue. I could not figure out how to get it to sit as tightly as it did originally. As far as I can tell everything is tightened down.

[mpower3o2]

Thanks for the replies.

I don't want to tighten it too much as this housing is plastic. All I need is having to purchase a replacement, haha.

There is a guide where the tail pushes into. Wondering if I have to replace those?

It's #2 in the diagram below:

[SteveYem]

^ Yep, I remember the little rubber plunger looking piece (Item#2) sticking out the back and needing to be pressed back into its socket, but no matter how hard I pressed on it (again being a little careful so as to not crack the lens under pressure), I could not get it to seat as securely as originally installed.

[mpower3o2]

Just ordered parts #2 & #3.

Going to attack this over the weekend. My OCD kicked in once I noticed how it wasn't securely in place.

[administerturbo]

Keep us posted. Same issue here.

[Acejam]

My rear right tail light does this. It wiggles up and down a little bit, but not much in and out.

[mpower3o2]

Keep us posted. Same issue here.

Will do!

My rear right tail light does this. It wiggles up and down a little bit, but not much in and out.

That's EXACTLY how mine is. I'm hoping these rubber grommets fix the issue. Friend with a 2016 did the same thing and his tails are in securely.

[SteveYem]

Are both of your taillights loose or just one? In any case I'm looking forward to hearing your results. What I'm really curious about is a comparison between the original Item#2 and the replacement, as far as whether you can see some deformation on the original piece as a possible cause for why it did not allow a tight fit at reinstallation. Maybe those are a one-time use item?

[Acejam]

That's EXACTLY how mine is. I'm hoping these rubber grommets fix the issue. Friend with a 2016 did the same thing and his tails are in securely.

I took mine out and I made sure it was fully seated. However, it appears there is a clip somewhere on the bottom that helps space it against the bumper to prevent up and down wiggle. That spacer/tab is missing though, and I have no idea where it went. The tail lights/bumper have never been removed to the best of my knowledge.

[mpower3o2]

Are both of your taillights loose or just one? In any case I'm looking forward to hearing your results. What I'm really curious about is a comparison between the original Item#2 and the replacement, as far as whether you can see some deformation on the original piece as a possible cause for why it did not allow a tight fit at reinstallation. Maybe those are a one-time use item?

I'll let you know what I find!

I took mine out and I made sure it was fully seated. However, it appears there is a clip somewhere on the bottom that helps space it against the bumper to prevent up and down wiggle. That spacer/tab is missing though, and I have no idea where it went. The tail lights/bumper have never been removed to the best of my knowledge.

Have a pic of the clip you're referring to? Trying to find a picture of underneath the tail light.

[mpower3o2]

So after careful examination, I noticed the tail lights have a rubber bumper that's adhered to the inner portion.

Unfortunately, Audi doesn't sell this rubber piece separately. This is where you gotta improvise. I took #2 on the diagram above and trimmed what was needed. Took double-sided tape put a small piece where the rubber bumper would sit and then re-installed.

Tail light is now sitting solid (thank god).