A8 Sedan V8-3.7L (AEW) (1997)
Grounding Point: All Technical Service Bulletins
Attachment Bulletin # 979803
Group: 97
Number: 98-03
Date: Oct. 13, 1998
Subject:
Insufficient Vehicle Ground at Ground Location 43
Model(s):
A8
1998-->1999
Condition
Feedback noise from climate control system (humming sound), various shifting complaints, radio reception poor.
May be caused by insufficient ground at ground location 43.
Service
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Remove right front floor mat.
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Remove right side close-out panel and glove box --> Repair Manual, A8 Body-Exterior Body-Interior W42015196109A beginning Page 70-42.
Expose ground location 43 by pulling back sound deadener as shown:
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Remove bolts one at a time from ground locations -arrows-.
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Inspect condition of all terminals and body ground points, ensure that a good ground connection will be made when reinstalling the terminals, then