A6821302060899_3

68 Glove box door is binding when opened or close
68 21 30 2060899/3 January 14, 2021. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 68 number 20-26 dated
December 2, 2020 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
Q5, SQ5
2019 - 2020
All
Not Applicable
Q5, SQ5
2021
000001 - 006020
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
3
-
Revised header (Added MY21 Q5)
2
12/02/2020
Revised title
Revised Service (Updated tightening procedure)
1
10/07/2020
Initial publication
Customer states:
 The glove box door is binding on open and/or close.
Workshop findings:
 The gap between the center console and the glove box door is insufficient.
Technical Background
Tolerances during assembly.
Production Solution
Improved assembly process starting CW37/20.
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Service
1. Loosen all 7 glove box bolts
(Figure 1).
Figure 1. Glove box bolt tightening sequence
2. While pulling the glove box
door outward in direction of
the A-Pillar, tighten the glove
box bolts according to the
sequence outlined in this TSB
(Figures 1 - 2).
Figure 2. Adjusting the glove box to increase clearances.
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3. Check the gap between the
center console and the glove
box door to ensure adequate
clearance (Figure 3).
Figure 3. Checking the gap between the glove box door and the center
console.
4. Check the operation of the glove box door.
Warranty
Claim Type:
 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
 G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
 If the vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.
Service Number:
6812
Damage Code:
0010
Labor Operations:
Adjust the Glove Box
6815 1599
20 TU
Diagnostic Time:
GFF
No allowance
0 TU
Road test prior to the service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after the service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2060899/3
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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 part and service references provided in this TSB (2060899) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins. Please check the
Repair Manual for fasteners, bolts, nuts, and screws that require replacement during the repair.
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