Interior - Front Seat Backrest Trim Panel is Loose

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2010346/4

December 4, 2008.

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 74 number 07-03 dated March 19, 2007 for reasons listed below.





Affected Vehicles

74 Front seat backrest trim panel loose

Condition





Front seat backrest trim panel loose at the bottom.

Technical Background

May be due to backrest trim panel lower retaining clip(s) breaking when excessive lumbar support is applied. May also be due to excessive force being used when backrest trim panel was previously removed.

Production Solution

Reinforced lower retaining clips used on backrest trim panel.

Service

Install repair kit (Part No. 8E0 898 035) as follows:

Figure 1:

1. Detach 3 upper retaining clips using trim tool (Tool No. US 1114).

Figure 2:

2. Pull straight up to remove backrest trim panel.

Figure 3:

3. If necessary, remove (break) second lower retaining clip from clip base by bending clip (Figure 3).

NOTE: Lower retaining clips must be replaced in pairs.

Figure 4:

4. Apply 2 felt strips (included in repair kit) to lower retaining clip mountings (Figure 4).

Figure 5:

5. Install replacement lower retaining clips (included in repair kit) in clip base.

6. Reinstall backrest trim panel.





Warranty





Required Parts and Tools

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.