Interior - Creaking Noise From Center Armrest

72 08 09

2016946/2

December 4, 2008.

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 72 number 08-01 dated February 4, 2008 for reasons listed below.





Affected Vehicles

72 Noise from center armrest

Condition





The front center armrest makes creaking noises when the lid is pressed down with the weight of the customer's arm.

Technical Background

The attachment points between the inner liner and the lower trim cause creaking under load.

Production Solution

Lubrication of the contact surfaces.

Service

Figure 1:

1. Use a thin brush to lubricate the attachment points between the inner liner and lower trim. Use special lubricant G 060 172 A3.

3. Remove any lubricant residue on the visible surfaces with all purpose cleaner D 009 401 04.

Figure 2:

Figure 3:

4. Remove the lower trim to lubricate the contact surfaces depicted in Figures 2 and 3.

Figure 4:

5. Carefully check the Torx bolts (Figure 4) for tight fit.

Warranty





When procedure applies to vehicles under warranty, use the table.





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.