Cracking noise in the area of the centre armrest

Repair instruction for 'cracking noise in the area of the centre armrest'

Complaint

Leaning on the centre armrest can lead to cracking noises.

Cause

Front centre armrest.

Repair instruction

1. Open the cover of the centre armrest.
   
2. Remove the two bump stops on the left and right of the button and replace them. See Fig. 1.
   

Note

Lightly grease the new bump stops before installation and only fit in conjunction with shims.

Series solution

For vehicles as of production week 35/2005, modified bump stops are fitted.

Fig. 1

Only fit modified bump stops in conjunction with shims.