A191346 2033491-

Technical Service Bulletin
19 Coolant leak at connection of water pump and hose leading to the heater core
19 13 46 2033491/5 November 7, 2013. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-44 dated
July 18, 2013 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A4, A5, A5 cab,
Q5, A6
2009-2013
All
2.0 TFSI
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
5
-
Revised Required Parts and Tools (Updated part)
4
08/19/2013
Revised Condition (Corrected Revision History table)
3
07/11/2013
Revised Required Parts and Tools (Union seals added)
2
06/17/2013
Revised Service (Part number for seal ring updated)
Revised Required Parts and Tools (Part number for seal ring updated)
1
04/15/2013
Initial publication
Customer may report coolant leaking from the engine area.
Technical Background
The leak can be traced to the connection of the water pump
and the hose leading to the heater core (Figure 1). The seal
ring is not the cause of the leak.
Figure 1. Connection of water pump and hose
leading to heater core
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Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
1. Visually inspect the area of the suspected coolant leak.
2. Classify suspected coolant leak as Category 1, Category 2, or Category 3, according to the Categorization of
Leaks table included in the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual (see below).
Categorization of leaks
Reimbursement of leaks
The component (in this case, coolant hose) and the immediately
adjacent component it is mounted to (in this case, the water
pump) …
With customer
concern
Without customer
concern
Category 1
… may be wet with fluid residue, however, there is Cleaning
no droplet formation and no other components
are affected.
No reimbursement
Category 2
… is wet with fluid residue, and there is droplet
formation or slight seepage, however, those
droplets are not dropping off.
Cleaning
No reimbursement
Category 3
… is wet with fluid residue, there is droplet
formation, and those droplets are dropping off.
Replacement of leaking part
If the leak falls into Category 1 or Category 2, proceed as instructed by the table. If the leak falls into Category
3, proceed to step 3.
3. After confirming that the leak is a category 3 leak, take a photograph of the leak (use leak talcum spray if
necessary) and attach a printout of the photograph to your warranty paperwork.
4. Replace the water pump (06H121026CF), seal ring (WHT006407), and the hose to the heater core
(06H121065D).
Note:
Replacing only the seal ring may not prevent the leak from reoccurring.
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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:
1962
Damage Code:
0050
Labor Operations: Coolant pump remove+reinstall
Diagnostic Time:
1950 1913
290 TU
Coolant hose remove+reinstall
1962 1950
10 TU
GFF
No allowance
0 TU
Road test prior to service procedure
No allowance
0 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 #2033491/5
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
06H121026CF Water pump with cooling thermostat
1
06H121065D
Water tube
1
WHT001163B
Bolt for water pump sprocket
1
N 90686902
Spring clip
1
WHT002001
Round seal
2
WHT006407
Seal ring
1
Please verify the correct parts needed with your parts department.
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Additional Information
The following repair procedures will be necessary to complete this procedure:
• Repair Manual>>Engine>>Engine Mechanical>>19 Cooling System>>Removal and Installation>>Coolant
Pump
• Repair Manual>>Engine>>Engine Mechanical>>19 Cooling System>>Removal and Installation>>Small
Coolant Pipe
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2033491) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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