Center Armrest - Eliminating Creaking Noise
Group: 68Number: 99-02
Date: May 27, 1999
Subject:
Center Armrest, Eliminating Creaking Noise
Model(s):
A4 -->1998 VIN 8D_WA240851
Condition
Creaking noise from center armrest.
Production
Deeper locking groove in lower section of armrest as of June 1998 beginning with VIN: 8D_WA240851.
Service
- Apply a layer of protective tape on lid as shown.
- Using a small file, carefully file locking pawl (latch) on the release button -arrows- by no more than 0.5 mm.
Note:
To ensure complete closing of the armrest lid do not remove too much material
- Remove protective tape.
- Apply silicone lubricant to modified edge.
- Apply silicone lubricant to rubber bumpers (stops) -arrows- on illustration 68-A088.