capjones

Mine fell off last night when I got into the car. It seems there are (well, were) 2 brackets that were bolted to the seat to hold the plastic panel with the controls to the seat. One has broken at the point where the bolt goes through it. (see pics - the second one is me holding the broken bit beside the bit that's still attached to the panel)

Any idea what the part it called, and where I can get one?

After some thinking, but before going to actually look, I presume the bolt comes through from under the seat. I can't see any other way for it to work. That means I can probably secure it wit just 1 bolt for the time being, but while climbing in and out of the car I'll probably eventually break it too.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

KevinGary

I had the same issue a couple of months ago on the passenger side. Dealer fixed for about $100. It was a real nothing.

A6Gary

That part is called a retainer, P/N 8E0–881–559A, sells for ~$17 on–line, list price is $29.50. It is installed from the outside with a single M5 screw. you have to remove the rear sill trim panel before you remove this sill trim panel.

capjones

Great info. Thanks a bunch!

capjones

Thanks again. Ordered the part from my local dealer ($34 in Canada) and spent an hour wrestling it in. Worked like a charm.