Q5 Quattro V6-3.2L (CALB) (2009)
Seat Latch: Customer Interest
Interior - Rear Center Seat Rattles/Won't Fold Flat
72 Rear center seat rattles and does not fold flat
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April 23, 2010
Affected Vehicles
Condition
^ The rear center seat rattles at the backrest latching mechanism.
^ The rear center seat release handle for folding the center seat backrest flat does not function.
Technical Background
The rod between the rear center backrest latch and the release lever is detached. After the rod detaches and the center backrest is latched to the rear
backrest on the driver's side, the center backrest cannot be folded flat independent from the driver's side rear backrest.
The loose connection inside the latching mechanism can create noises from the rear center seat while driving over rough roads.
Production Solution
The connection between the release rod and the release lever is optimized. The release lever is optimized.
Service
Follow the instructions below to replace both the release lever and the lock cover.