2034517/1

Technical Service Bulletin
68 Noises from center console
68 13 10 2034517/1 July 15, 2013.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
TT
2010 - 2013
All
All
Condition
While driving the vehicle, the customer hears various noises coming from the center console area.
Technical Background
The noises are caused by too tight of a
tolerance between the lower and upper
portion of the center console (Figure 1).
Figure 1. No clearance between the upper and lower sections of the
center console.
Production Solution
A worker instruction has been implemented for the production process.
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Service
Adjust the console sections by following the instructions below. The objective is to eliminate the noise from this
area by achieving a 1mm – 2mm clearance between the upper and lower sections of the center console:
1. Remove the covers that conceal the
mounting bolts for the lower trim, then
loosen the bolts for the center console
side trim (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Mounting bolts for the console side trim.
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2. Remove the center console trim
(Figure 3). There are seven clip points.
Figure 3. Removing the center console trim.
3. Remove the Climatronic Control
Module (Figure 4).
Note:
During removal of the control module,
the rubber buffers can fall out. Ensure
that these buffers are restored to their
original positions when reinstalling the
module.
Figure 4. Removing the Climatronic Control Module.
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4. Remove the front center console
(Figure 5).
Figure 5. Front center console.
5. Move both adjusting elements into
their basic position (Figure 6, arrow 1).
Do not tighten. Loosen all 4 of the
bolts for the mounting bracket (Figure
6, arrow 2). Push downward on the
bracket to its lowest possible
adjustment and retighten all 4
mounting bracket bolts.
Figure 6. Center console mount with adjusting elements.
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6. Reinstall the front center
console. There should now be a gap of
1mm – 2mm between the upper and
lower sections (Figure 7).
Figure 7. Gap achieved between the upper and lower sections of the
center console after adjustment.
7. When reinstalling the center console
trim, begin at the rear. Pull the left
edge of the console away from the trim
slightly when pressing into place
(Figure 8).
Figure 8. Installation of the center console trim.
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8. Working forward to the center of the
console trim, again pull the left edge of
the console away from the trim slightly
when pressing into place (Figure 9).
Figure 9. Pressing in the left center portion of the console trim.
9. Pull the right edge of the console away
from the right side of the trim when
pressing the right side into place
(Figure 10).
Figure 10. Pressing the right side of the console trim into place.
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Warranty
Claim Type:
Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin
is informational only.
Service Number:
6817
Damage Code:
0020
Labor Operations:
Console remove and reinstall
6817 1901
90 TU
Adjust mounting bracket
6817 9999
20 TU
GFF
No allowance
0 TU
Road test prior to service procedure
0121 0002
10 TU
Road test after service procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
Diagnostic Time:
Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion
(Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details)
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2034517/1
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.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2034517) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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