<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/5987/100_0933.jpg"></center><p>How to on the outside brake light? Do I need to take the pannel off in the hatch area? Thanks for the help.

Or do you mean the high center brake light??<ul><li><a href="http://oooo-a3.blogspot.com/2006/08/european-tail-lights-with-amber-turn.html">http://oooo-a3.blogspot.com/2006/08/european-tail-lights-with-amber-turn.html</a</li></ul>

you have to remove the inside panel to expose the screws. Unscrew them and pull the outer tail light out. Change bulb and reverse steps to put everything back.