A701544 2038029-

Technical Service Bulletin
70 Noises from headliner / sunroof area
70 15 44 2038029/2 February 25, 2015. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 70 number 14-39 dated
August 11, 2014 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A8
2010 - 2016
All
Not Applicable
Q7
2010 - 2016
All
Not Applicable
allroad
2010 -2016
All
Not Applicable
Q5
2010 -2016
All
Not Applicable
A3
2015 - 2016
All
Not Applicable
Q3
2015 - 2016
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised header data (Added Q3)
Revised Warranty (Added Q3)
1
8/11/2014
Initial publication
Various squeaks and/or rattles are heard from the roof area on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof.
Technical Background
These noises can be created by the points of contact between the sunroof cover trim frame and the clips that
retain it to the headliner.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
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Service
1. Remove the glass sliding roof panel(s).
Remove the beam for the sunroof
rollershade. Carefully unclip and remove
the sunroof cover trim frame (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Unclipping the sunroof cover trim frame.
2. The number of retaining clips will vary by
model. A piece of dampening tape (fleece
adhesive tape D 373125A2) will be
applied to each clipping point. Cut pieces
of the tape 25mm long (Figure 2).
Figure 2: A 25mm section of fleece adhesive tape D 373125A2.
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3. Apply the sections of fleece tape to the
sunroof cover trim frame to each clipping
point as shown (Figure 3 and Figure 4).
Figure 3: Fleece tape section applied.
Figure 4: Retaining clip isolated with the fleece tape.
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4. Reassemble the components removed
for this modification. Ensure that the
glass sliding roof panels are adjusted
properly according to the repair manual
(Figure 5).
Figure 5: Adjustment of the glass sliding roof panels.
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Warranty
Claim Type:
Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service
Bulletin is informational only.
Service Number:
7084
Damage Code:
0020
Labor Operations:
A8L:
Sunroof sunshade remove and reinstall (includes
removal and reinstallation of the glass tilting roof
panels)
6070 1900
90 TU
Sunroof cover trim frame remove and reinstall and
apply fleece adhesive tape
7084 9999
20 TU
Front glass tilting roof panel remove and reinstall
6039 1900
40 TU
Center glass tilting roof panel remove and reinstall
6041 1952
40 TU
Rear glass tilting roof panel remove and reinstall
6039 1902
50 TU
Front and rear sunshade beams loosen and fasten
6070 9999
40 TU
Sunroof cover trim frame remove and reinstall and
apply fleece adhesive tape
7084 9999
20 TU
Front glass tilting roof panel remove and reinstall
6039 1910
40 TU
Rear glass tilting roof panel remove and reinstall
6041 1910
30 TU
Sunshade beam loosen and fasten
6070 9999
30 TU
Sunroof cover trim frame remove and reinstall and
apply fleece adhesive tape
7084 9999
20 TU
Q7:
A4 Avant/allroad:
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Q5:
Front glass tilting roof panel remove and reinstall
6039 1900
40 TU
Rear glass tilting roof panel remove and reinstall
6039 1902
50 TU
Sunshade beam loosen and fasten
6070 9999
30 TU
Sunroof cover trim frame remove and reinstall and
apply fleece adhesive tape
7085 9999
20 TU
Front glass tilting roof panel remove and reinstall
6039 1900
40 TU
Rear glass tilting roof panel remove and reinstall
6041 1910
30 TU
Sunshade beam loosen and fasten
6070 9999
30 TU
Sunroof cover trim frame remove and reinstall and
apply fleece adhesive tape
7084 9999
20 TU
Glass tilting roof panel remove and reinstall
6039 1900
30 TU
Sunshade remove and reinstall
6070 1950
30 TU
Sunroof cover trim frame remove and reinstall and
apply fleece adhesive tape
7084 9999
30 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
Q3:
A3 sedan:
Diagnostic Time:
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 #2038029/2
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.
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Required Parts and Tools
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
D 373125A2
0.1
Fleece Adhesive Tape
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2038029) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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