2018004/3
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: 2018004/3
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Models from 2004
2004 AUDI A8 |
Models from 2003
2003 AUDI A8 |
Technical Service Bulletin 74 Rear center armrest lid does not latch 74 13 09 2018004/3 September 13, 2013. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 74 number 08-06 dated December 5, 2008 for reasons listed below. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment A8 2003 All Not Applicable A8 2004 000001-024456 Not Applicable Condition REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Purpose 3 - Revised header data (Updated customer codes) 2 12/5/2008 Revised Title to include Repair Group Rear center armrest lid does not latch. Technical Background Unfavorable tolerance between the release and the armrest. Production Solution Improved release button with additional stop. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 1 of 3 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Service The entire armrest does not need to be replaced for an inoperative release button. The release button with additional stop can be replaced separately: 1. Use a screwdriver to carefully press the lugs (Figure 1, 2) out of the holes (Figure 1, 3). 2. Detach the spring (Figure 1, 4) from the mountings (Figure 1, 5). 3. Take off the release handle (Figure 1, 1). 4. Carefully feed the lugs (Figure 1, 2) of the replacement release button into the holes (Figure 1, 3). 5. Attach the spring (Figure 1, 4) in the mountings (Figure 1, 5). Figure 1. The release handle (1), lugs (2), holes (3), spring (4) and mountings (5). © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 2 of 3 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Warranty Claim Type: Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only. Service Number: 7455 Damage Code: 0010 Labor Operations: Armrest with cover remove and reinstall 7455 1907 30 TU Diagnostic Time: GFF No allowance 0 TU Road test prior to service procedure No allowance 0 TU Road test after service procedure No allowance 0 TU 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 #2018004/3 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 Part Number Part Description Quantity 4E0886243 + color code Release button center armrest 1 Additional Information All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2018004) are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 3 of 3 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.