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Center Armrest - Eliminating Creaking Noise

Group: 68

Number: 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.