V871505 2040811

Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
E-Golf
2015
All
All
AU_FW900001
AU_FW910277
Condition
87 15 05 June 3, 2015 2040811
Vibration or Rattling Noise from Front End or Dash Panel while Driving (PR No.: 9M3)
Customer states:
• Vibration/rattling noises from front end/dash panel after on acceleration
• Vibration/rattling noises from front end/dash panel with AC during idle.
• Vibration/rattling noises from front end/dash panel while driving.
Technical Background
The refrigerant line from the compressor to the condenser of the heat pump has a contact point to the brake line in
the area of the plenum chamber partition panel (Figure 1, red ellipse). As a result, the working noise of the air
conditioning compressor is transmitted into the vehicle interior.
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Figure 1 (contact point of refrigerant line to brake line)
Production Solution
Introduction of vibration damper in production VIN AU_FW910278.
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Service
Install vibration damper on brake line
• Install the vibration damper (part number 03L 130 118) on the lower brake line in the area of the contact point
to the refrigerant line (Figure 2, red arrow).
Figure 2 (example of brake line with vibration damper installed)
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Warranty
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)
Year(s)
Eng. Code(s)
Trans. Code(s)
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
E-Golf
2015
All
All
AU_FW900001
AU_FW910277
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:
Use applicable Claim Type
1)
Damage
Service Number:
HST
Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)
--
Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa(L/R)
Code
8743
0010
Parts Manufacturer
E-Golf
Original Part Number:
WWO
2)
5GE907044S
3)
Labor Operation : Install Vibration Damper
87432399 = 10TU
Causal Part: Select Labor Operation
87432399
Diagnostic Time
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = 00 TU max.
Road Test
01210002 = 00 TU
4)
NO
NO
01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis
01320000 = 00 TU max.
NO
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2040811” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)
Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only
2)
Code per warranty vendor code policy.
3)
Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.
4)
Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.
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Required Parts and Tools
Part No:
Part Description
Quantity
03L 130 118
Vibration Damper
1
No Special Tools required.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.
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