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Front Seat Backrest - Rattles, Squeaks


9220audi03

72-89-T02
Mar 89


80/90 All
M.Y. 1988


Front Seat Backrest - Rattles, Squeaks


Cause:
A. Insufficient wax applied to paper cord of padding.

B. Cushion wire rubs on headrest adjustable support.

C. Inadequate mounting (screw M6) between backrest and seat frame.

Production:
A. Hot waxing of cord incorporated.

As of: July 1987
VIN: 89_JA135832

B. Cushion wire shortened.

As of: July 1987
VIN: 89_JA109546

C. Modification of backrest mounting and installation of additional eccentric washers.

As of: June 1988
VIN: 89_JA401612

Service:
A. Spray paper cord with transparent preservative wax, P/N AKR 321 M15 4.

B. Check cushion wire for free movement. Adjust length if necessary.

C. Secure mounting screws M6 (starting torque 8 N-m) with liquid locking compound, P/N D 000 600.

NOTE:
When installing new backrest (i.e. P/N 893 881 045 AF), both eccentric washers must be used:
On door side:
Washer, P/N 443 881 645,
with Screw, P/N 431 881 357

On tunnel side:
Washer, P/N 893 881 645,
with Screw, P/N N 033 042 1

Fasten backrest firmly by turning eccentric washers.