2033517/2

Service Bulletin Details

Public Details for: 2033517/2

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Models from 2009
2009 AUDI Q5
Technical Service Bulletin
66 Wind noise from exterior rear view mirror housing at turn signal seam
66 13 33 2033517/2 September 30, 2013. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 13-27 dated
April 8, 2013 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Q5
2009 - 2013
000001 - 999999
Q5
2014
000001 - 009821
Q7
2010 - 2013
000001 - 999999
Q7
2014
000001 - 009004
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised header data (added VIN breaks, added model)
1
4/8/2013
Initial publication
Wind noise is heard by the customer at highway speeds.
Technical Background
Air flows through the exterior rear view mirror housing at the seam where the turn signal lamp meets the housing.
This causes a high-frequency whistling tone.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
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Service
1. Confirm through diagnosis and road tests that the source of
the wind noise is coming from the exterior rear view mirror
housing, specifically at the area of the housing where the
turn signal lamp is mounted (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Application of tape over turn signal
lamp.
Tip: If the noise is not coming from the turn signal lamp seam, see TSB 2029586, 66 Wind noise from
exterior rear view mirror base or at lane change assist lamp.
2. Should the root cause of the wind noise be from the seams
at the turn signal lamp, remove the turn signal lamp from the
mirror housing starting with the removal of the mirror
housing from the mirror base (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Removal of the mirror housing from
the mirror base.
3. Remove the turn signal lamp from the mirror housing
(Figure 3).
Figure 3. Removal of the turn signal lamp from
the mirror housing.
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4. Insert strips of sealing foam tape 8F0857869 into the
channel that surrounds the turn signal lamp (Figure 4).
Figure 4. Sealing foam tape.
5. Leave no gaps around the perimeter of the turn signal lamp
channel (Figures 5 and 6).
Figure 5. Turn signal lamp with sealing foam
tape installed.
Figure 6. Turn signal lamp with sealing foam
tape installed.
6. Exercise care when reassembling the turn signal lamp and side view mirror housing. Incorrect assembly will
lead to additional gaps where wind noise can occur.
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Note:
Perform this modification to both outer mirrors even if the wind noise is produced by only one outer side
view mirror.
Warranty
Claim Type:
Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin
is informational only.
Service Number:
6655
Damage Code:
0051
Labor Operations: Side turn signals – both sides - remove and
reinstall
Diagnostic Time:
9453 2000
40 TU
Side turn signal lamps – both sides - apply sealing 6655 9999
foam tape
50 TU
GFF
No allowance
0 TU
Road test prior to service procedure
0121 0002
10 TU
Road test after service procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion
(Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details)
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2033517/2
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
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
8F0857869
Sealing foam tape
10
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2033517) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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