Interior - Noises From The B-Pillar Area
51 08 042018110/2
November 26, 2008.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 51 number 08-02 dated July 29, 2008 for reasons listed below.
51 Noises from passenger side B-pillar
Condition
Noises on uneven surfaces from the upper area of the passenger-side B-pillar.
Technical Background
This is caused by a 0.4 mm gap between the height adjustment of the safety belt and the B-pillar. On uneven surfaces, the height adjustment of the safety belt may touch the two buffers on the passenger-side B-pillar.
Production Solution
Vehicles are now produced with the felt strip bonded to the buffers of the B-pillar.
Service
Figure 1:
1. Remove all parts mounted to the B-pillar, including the height adjustment of the safety belt.
Figure 2:
2. Following disassembly, apply the felt strips (533- 867-910 A) shown in Figure 2.
Warranty
All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.
Required Parts and Tools
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.