Audi R8 Spyder Reference manual

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72 Seat fore-and-after adjustment incorrect
72 22 45 2058268/2 July 12, 2022. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 72 number 20-22 dated January 17,
2020, for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
R8 Spyder
2017 901529 – 905737
Not Applicable
2018 900030 – 900262
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2 - Revised title
Revised
Condition and Technical Background (Add customer complaint)
1 01/17/2020 Initial publication
Customer states:
•The seat backrest panels are damaging the rear panel trim panel and/or windscreen.
•The seat cannot be moved backward far enough.
Workshop findings:
•One or both sides seat backrest panels chafe on the rear panel trim panel and/or windscreen resulting in
damaged trim panels and/or windscreen.

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•The seat cannot be adjusted backward far enough.
Technical Background
On R8 Spyders with sport seats and fully
electric seats, the seats can be adjusted
to positions that allow for mechanical
interference between the seat backrest
panels and the rear panel trim panel
and/or windscreen during normal
operation. This interference can result in
damaged trim panels and/or windscreen
(Figure 1).
Figure 1.
Damaged rear panel trim panel.

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In some cases, the seats cannot be
adjusted backward far enough (Figure 2).
Figure 2.
Seat not moving backward far enough.
Production Solution
Improved software in the seat control modules J136, (address word 0036) and J521, (address word 0006).
Service
SVM Update Instructions
1. Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.

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2. Update the seat control modules J136, (address word 0036) and J521, (address word 0006) using the SVM action
code as listed in the table below, if necessary:
Model
Old Target Data
Container Number
Old Target Data
Container Version
New Target Data
Container Number
New Target Data
Container Version
(or higher)
SVM Code
Input
R8
Spyder 4S0909856B * 4S0909856C * 36A004
R8
Spyder 4S0909866B * 4S0909866C * 36A004
3. Perform basic settings of the seats via Guided Functions in ODIS Service.
4. Replace any damaged seat backrest panels, rear panel trim panels, and/or the windscreen according to the
repair manuals in Elsa.
Warranty
Claim Type:
•110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
•G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
•If the vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only.
Service Number:
7293
Damage Code:
0039

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Labor Operations:
Software Update 0151 0000 Time stated on the
diagnostic protocol
(Max 50 TU)
Front seat backrest cover replace 7423 1950 See SRT
Rollover bar trim replace 7081 1905 See SRT
Diagnostic Time:
GFF No allowance 0 TU
Road test prior to the service procedure No allowance 0 TU
Road test after the service procedure No allowance 0 TU
Claim Comment:
As per TSB 2058268/2
All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures
Manual
. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.
Required Parts and Tools
Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins.
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
See ETKA Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and Screws as needed per the
Repair Manual
See ETKA/ELSA
4S0881969* Backrest panel (left) 01 (If damaged)
4S0881970* Backrest panel (right) 01 (If damaged)
4S7867477* Rear panel trim 01 (If damaged)

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427862953* Windscreen 01 (If damaged)
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2058268) are subject to change and/or removal.
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