57F5

Technical Service Bulletin
57F5 UPDATE – Door Pad (NVLW)
December 03, 2014
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
Audi Q7
2015
See Campaign/Action screen in Elsa
None
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
1
November 14, 2014
-
Original Publication
2
December 03, 2014
-
Updated to include part number.
This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle:
The customer may hear a rattle noise in either front door during driving or when closing the door.
This Update is in effect until removed.
Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:
• Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 57F5 code in the Elsa Campaign/Action Information screen
on the day of repair.
• Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin.
• Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale.
Technical Background
The lower foam pad on the inside of the front door skin may loosen and vibrate against the door skin.
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Service
1. Remove the front door panel.
2. Carefully unclip the inner door panel cover.
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3. With the cover removed the lower pad will be
visible. It is secured to the impact beam using
a zip tie.
4. Using a marker, mark the inside of the door
skin along the rear facing edge of the pad.
This will aid in positioning the pad on
reassembly.
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5. Cut the zip tie and remove the pad with the
cut zip tie from inside the door. Discard the
zip tie.
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6. The pad legs must be modified. 15 mm of
width must be removed.
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7. Using a razor knife make a horizontal cut
flush with the pad body and 15mm deep. Also
make an intersecting vertical cut 15mm from
the outer face of the pad. Remove the cutout.
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8. 3 additional butyl strips need to be applied to
the pad in addition to the existing butyl strip.
Each strip is approximately 40mm x 20mm.
The upper strips need to be spaced 10mm
from the edge of the pad as shown in the
illustration. The center strip needs to be
placed on the raised section of the pad
directly above the hole as shown in the
illustrations. Remove the protective foil.
9. Snap the retaining bracket for the pad onto
the impact beam.
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10. Reinstall the lower pad into the door shell.
11. Using the mark that was previously made on
the inside of the door skin as a guide, install
the lower pad. The legs should rest on the
top of the impact beam. Press the pad
against the door skin so that the butyl strips
stick the pad securely to the door skin. Slide
the bracket along the impact beam if
necessary such that the bracket correctly
engages the slot in the pad.
12. Reassemble the door. Perform this repair to
the other front door as well.
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Warranty
Update Time
Requirements/
Reimbursement
To ensure prompt and proper payment, be sure to immediately enter the applicable
reimbursement code listed below upon completion of the repair work. Claims will be
paid only for vehicles that show the 57F5 code in the Elsa Campaign/Action Information
screen on the day of repair.
57F5 Saga Claim Entry Procedure
Check Elsa to determine whether Update 57F5 is open.
Service No.: 57F5
Damage Code: 0099
Parts Manufacturer - Removed part: 002
Claim Type
Sold vehicle = 7 10
Unsold vehicle = 7 90
Saga Accounting Instructions
Criteria Repair operation
ID
Labor Operation
Number
TU
4L
5751 3899
110
Remove and reinstall door pad on both front doors.
Outside Material
Criteria Part Number
ID
Part Description
Quantity
4L
Repair kit
1.00
4L0898957
There is no reimbursement for vehicle wash or loaner vehicle.
If the vehicle is outside of the specified warranty period OR if customer refused repairs.
U.S. dealers: Submit the request through Audi Warranty Online under the Campaigns/Update option.
Canadian dealers: Fax the Repair Order to Warranty at (905) 428-4811 and provide VIN, applicable Service
Number, Customer Information, Dealer Number and Date.
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Additional Actions Some of the affected vehicles may be involved in additional Actions.
Please check your Elsa Campaign/Action Information screen so that any
additional required work can be done simultaneously.
Verifying Vehicle
Eligibility
To verify vehicle eligibility for this Update, always check the Elsa
Campaign/Action Information screen. The Elsa system is the only binding
inquiry and verification system; other systems are not valid and may
result in non-payment of a claim.
Help for Claim
Entry
For questions regarding claim entry, contact Audi Warranty.
Required
Customer
Notification
Inform your customer in writing by recording on the Repair Order any and
all work that was conducted on the vehicle, including any and all updates
completed under this Update.
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Required Parts and Tools
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
4L0898957
Repair Kit
1
• Properly destroy and dispose of removed parts in accordance with all state and local requirements, unless
otherwise indicated and/or requested through SAGA.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this Update are subject to change and/or removal. Always check Elsa
for the most current version of this document.
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