A7222422062113_4
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Public Details for: A7222422062113_4
This bulletin contains instructions for when the second row backrests won't fold.
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| 2023 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET |
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Technical Service Bulletin 72 Rear backrest release in the luggage compartment is inoperative 72 22 42 2062113/4 April 16, 2022. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 72 number 21-35 dated July 16, 2021, for reasons listed below. Model(s) Year A4 allroad 2017 A5, A5 Cabriolet, and RS 5 2018 – 2023 VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment All Not Applicable Condition REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Purpose 4 - Revised header (Added model years) 3 07/16/2021 Revised header (Added MY22) Revised Required Parts and Tools (Updated Quantity) 2 02/25/2021 Revised Required Parts and Tools (Updated part number) Customer states: • The second-row backrests are not folding when the release levers in the luggage compartment are operated/pulled. Workshop findings: The backrest release levers in the luggage compartment do not provide feedback/resistance when pulled. The levers feel loose. The backrests only move forward approximately 1/8 inch and the red backrest latch markings protrude. The backrests do not fold forward. Technical Background The Bowden cable disengages from its attachment point and does not release the backrest latch. © 2022 Audi of America, Inc. Page 1 of 4 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 In some cases, this results in damage to the Bowden cable or to its attachment point in the luggage compartment side trim. Production Solution Not applicable. Service 1. If the second-row backrest release lever is without resistance or feels loose, the Bowden cable in the luggage compartment side trim has become disengaged (Figure 1). Figure 1. Bowden cable is disengaged from the attachment point. 2. Remove the luggage compartment side trim of the affected side according to the repair manual in Elsa. 3. Inspect the Bowden cable and the backrest release mechanism for any damage. © 2022 Audi of America, Inc. Page 2 of 4 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 4. Reinstall the Bowden cable in the backrest release mechanism and secure it with a tie wrap (Figure 2). Figure 2. The Bowden cable; reinstalled and secured with a tie wrap. 5. Check the operation of both backrest release levers in the luggage compartment. 6. Reinstall the luggage compartment side trim. 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: 7263 Damage Code: 0010 Labor Operations: Repair backrest latch, one side 7263 4999 20 TU Repair backrest latch, both sides 7263 5099 30 TU GFF No allowance 0 TU Road test prior to the service procedure No allowance 0 TU Diagnostic Time: © 2022 Audi of America, Inc. Page 3 of 4 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 Road test after the service procedure Claim Comment: No allowance 0 TU As per TSB 2062113/4 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 Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins. Part Number Part Description Quantity See ETKA Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and Screws as needed per the See ETKA/ELSA Repair Manual N 10647801 Tie wrap Shop Supply Additional Information All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2062113) are subject to change and/or removal. ©2022 Audi of America, Inc. All rights reserved. The 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. © 2022 Audi of America, Inc. Page 4 of 4 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.