Interior - Front Door Arm Rest Noises
70 Noises from the door handle armrest
70 10 18
2018080/4
September 28, 2010
Supersedes Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR Group 70 number 10-10 dated May 7, 2010 for reasons listed below.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
CONDITION
^ Noises when putting weight on right or left door handle armrest.
^ This TSB only applies to vehicles with leather covers on the doors.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
The noises are caused by friction between the door handle armrest and the leather door trim panel and do not occur under normal driving conditions.
They occur specifically when weight is applied to the armrest particularly on the rear part of the armrest.
Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Page 638
PRODUCTION SOLUTION
None.
SERVICE
1. Remove the armrest.
2. Apply Special Lubricant G 060-172-A3 with a brush to the surfaces of the armrest marked by the yellow line in Figure 2.
3. After reassembling the armrest, carefully remove any visible lubricant with All Purpose Cleaner D 009 401 04.
Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Page 639
WARRANTY
REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service
manuals for the latest information.
