A66165620384772
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This technical service bulletin provides instructions for the lubricating rear spoiler drive unit.
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Technical Service Bulletin Audi 66 Servicing rear spoiler drive unit 66 16 56 2038477/2 August 2, 2016. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 14-41 dated October 6, 2014 for reasons listed below. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment RS5 2012 - 2016 All Not Applicable A7 2012- 2017 All Not Applicable TT 2007 - 2017 All Not Applicable RS 2008- 2017 All Not Applicable Condition REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Purpose 2 - Revised header data (Added model years and model codes) Revised Production Solution (Production solution specified) Revised Service (Added step to clear fault memory) Revised Warranty (Added GFF time) 1 10/6/2014 Initial publication The rear spoiler extends slowly or operates erratically. An error light for the rear spoiler may be illuminated. Technical Background The rear spoiler operation can be restricted due to corrosion in the spoiler drive unit. As a result, the rear spoiler becomes stiff and does not reach its end points. This may cause a rear spoiler error light to be illuminated. Production Solution The drive hinges are now pre-oiled at the supplier. The material of the hinge bushings has also been improved. Page 1 of 3 © 2016 Audi of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its liccnsors. All rights arc reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Audi Service 1. Check for corrosion on the spoiler drive unit hinge (Figure 1). Figure 1. Corrosion on the spoiler drive unit hinge. 2. If corrosion in the drive unit hinge is found to be the cause of the function restriction, the hinges can be lubricated using special lubricant G 052172A1 (Figure 2). Move the spoiler mechanism outward to expose the hinges and apply the special lubricant. Run the spoiler in and out several times to distribute the lubricant thoroughly into all of the hinge components. Figure 2. Special lubricant G 052172A1 3. Clear any DTCs that may have been stored due to this condition (for example, in the comfort system central control module, J393 (address word 46)). Page 2 of 3 © 2016 Audi of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its liccnsors. All rights arc reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Audi Warranty Claim Type: • • • 110 up to 48/50 G10 for CPO-covered vehicles - verify owner If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only . Service Number: 6672 Damage Code: 0017 Labor Operations: Apply special lubricant to spoiler drive mechanism 6672 9999 20 TU Diagnostic Time: GFF 0150 0000 Time stated on diagnostic protocol (Max20 TU) Road test prior to service procedure No allowance 0TU Road test after service procedure No allowance 0TU 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 #20384 77 /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 G 052172A1 Special lubricant 0.2 Additional Information All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2038477) are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information. Page 3 of 3 © 2016 Audi of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its liccnsors. All rights arc reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.