A741309 2018004-

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.
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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).
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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:
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.
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