ARMREST FLAP ON TUNNEL – Breaking - Service Solution

Service news 70.02.04

ARMREST FLAP ON TUNNEL

Breaking - Service Solution

FAULT COMPLAINED OF

Breaking of armrest flap on tunnel cover.

TECHNICAL CAUSE

Breaking of hinges on tunnel by the joint.

OPERATIONS IN PRODUCTION

Fitting of correct components guaranteed.

IMPLEMENTATION OF MODIFICATION

OPERATIONS IN NETWORK

Network behaviour standards towards the Customer

• When this problem is reported and confirmed, reassure the Customer that it can be solved by replacing the armrest flap frame.
• After the operation, show the Customer the work that has been done and make sure that they are satisfied.

Service Solution: On vehicles in the batch of chassis between nos. 2041 and 8607 only, if this problem is reported and confirmed, proceed with replacing the armrest flap frame as described in the Operating Cycle below.

OPERATING CYCLE

The Operating Cycle is different for vehicles with the standard trim level from those equipped with an optional telephone.

The operation should be carried out only on the vehicles included in the batch of chassis from No. 2041 to No. 8607.

STANDARD TRIM LEVEL

Removing

• Release the rear cover (1 in Fig. 1) from the tunnel cover.

Fig. 1

• Open the armrest and remove the rear air vent (1b in Fig. 2) undoing the fixing bolts 1a.

Fig. 2

• Release the return springs using a screwdriver or pliers for the brake shoe springs (Fig. 3 shows the left spring in its housing, Fig. 4 both springs released).

take care when carrying out this operation as the spring loading is great.

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

• Release the two pins (3 in Fig. 5) using a screwdriver

Fig. 5

• Remove the armrest.
• Working at the bench, undo the bolts fixing the cover to the frame (Fig. 6).

Fig. 6

• Remove the trim.
• Undo the bolts and remove the handle (4 in Fig. 7).

Fig. 7

Refitting

• Fit the new frame reversing the order of the operations carried out for the removal.

Bolts A in Fig. 8 are different from all the others.

Fig. 8

• If necessary, keep the attachment pin (5 in Fig. 9).

Fig. 9

TRIM LEVEL WITH OPTIONAL TELEPHONE

Removing

• Release the rear cover (1 in Fig. 10) from the tunnel cover.

Fig. 10

• Open the armrest and remove the rear air vent (1b in Fig. 11) undoing the fixing bolts 1a.

Fig. 11

• Undo the bolts fixing the cover to the frame (Fig. 12). Work with the armrest closed, from the bottom to the top for the fixing bolts near the hinges (Fig. 13).

Use a screwdriver with a magnetic tip and take care not to let the bolts fall into the vehicle.

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

• Remove the trim.
• Undo the bolts (Fig. 14) and remove the handle (Fig. 15).

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

• Partly release the seal as illustrated in Fig. 16 and undo the bolts underneath fixing the telephone assembly.

Fig. 16

• Remove the telephone cable (Fig. 17) and remove the telephone assembly.

Fig. 17

• Release the return springs using a screwdriver or pliers for the brake shoe springs (Fig. 18 shows the left spring in its housing, Fig. 19 both springs released).

take care when carrying out this operation as the spring loading is great.

Fig. 18

Fig. 19

• Release the two pins (3 in Fig. 20) using a screwdriver.

Fig. 20

• Remove the armrest frame taking care not to tension the telephone cable (Fig. 21).

Fig. 21

Refitting

• Fit the new frame reversing the order of the operations carried out for the removal.

The bolts A in Fig. 22 differ from all the others.

Fig. 22

• If necessary, keep the attachment pin (5 in Fig. 23) from the previous fitting.

Fig. 23

When fitting the telephone holder assembly, take care to insert the telephone cable in the special housing (A - Fig. 24) and avoid squashing it (B and C - Fig. 25).

Fig. 24

AVAILABILITY OF PARTS

When reporting the operation, expense code A02 must be used or else the operation carried out will not be recognized under the warranty.