A7223502064920_2

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This bulletin provides information for when there is noise from the front center arm rest.


- 2022 - 2021 - 2020 - 2019 -

Models from 2019
2019 AUDI Q8
Technical Service Bulletin
72 Noises from the front center armrest
72 23 50 2064920/2 November 20, 2023. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 72 number 22-38 dated
January 8, 2022 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
Q8
2019 – 2022
Q7, SQ7, SQ8,
and RS Q8
2020 – 2022
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised header (Corrected clerical error)
1
01/08/2022
Initial publication
Customer states:
• Front center armrest makes creaking noises when the customer’s arm is resting on it.
Technical Background
The contact between the armrest and center console upper section leads to noises when under load.
Production Solution
Optimization incorporated into series production.
Service
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1 Check the
. gap
between
the center
console
upper
section
and the
storage
compartm
ent (Figure
1). The
gap should
not exceed
0.5 mm.
Figure 1. Check the gap between the center console upper section and the storage bin.
2 Remove the armrest trim and the rear center console trim.
.
3 Remove the center armrest following the Elsa Repair Manual.
.
4 Loosen the center console upper section screw (Figure 2).
.
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5 Pull the
. center
console
upper
section
towards
the rear of
the vehicle
and tighten
the screw
(Figure 2).
Figure 2. Moving the center console upper section towards the rear of the vehicle
6 Reinstall all parts that were previously removed.
.
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7 Recheck
. the gap of
the center
console
upper
section
(Figure 3).
The gap
should be
even and
approx.0.5
mm.
Figure 3. Center console upper section to storage bin gap, even and approx.0.5 mm wide.
8 Verify that the noise can no longer be reproduced by pushing down on the armrest.
.
Parts replacement does not solve this issue. Claims for replaced parts will be subject to review.
Warranty
Claim Type:
• 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
• If the vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
information only.
Service Number:
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Damage Code:
0020
Labor Operations:
Armrest remove + reinstall
7220 1900
See SRT with
associated
operations
Modify center console
6817 4999
10 TU
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
Diagnostic Time:
Claim Comment:
As per TSB 2064920/2
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 (2064920) 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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these materials be modified or reposted to other sites without the prior expressed written permission of the
publisher.
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