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Armrest W/Telephone - Repairing Ratchet Mechanism

Group: 74

Number: 93-04

Date: November 15, 1993

Subject:
Armrest W/telephone, repairing ratchet mechanism

Model(s):
V8 Quattro 1990-93 m.y S4 1992-93 m.y.

Condition:

Ratchet mechanism in armrest does not hold armrest in fixed position (only applies to armrests with telephone).


Service

- Remove telephone handset from armrest.

- Remove armrest from seat back.

- Remove telephone holder.

- Remove screws from lower half of armrest and plastic tray (upper hinged part of armrest will also be removed).

- Remove torx screws from ratchet mechanism, Part No. 441 898 141.




- Remove ratchet mechanism.


- Install replacement mechanism in reverse order of removal.

- Pre-load tension on ratchet spring before installing armrest into seat back.

Labor operation; 74 55 31 0
Suggested Repair Time:

Diag. Repair QC:

-- 55 5


CAUTION
Part Numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Dept. for the latest parts information.