V551801-2045277

Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
Tiguan
2008-2018
All
All
All
All
Condition
55 18 01 July 25, 2018 2045277 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 55-16-14 (V551614) dated September 28, 2016 to
remove outside material line from warranty table and include an additional model year applicability.
Rear Lid - Possible Water Ingress, Rear Lid Cannot be Opened
Customer may mention one of the following concerns:
1. Rear lid does not open using the locking system.
2. Corrosion around license plate light.
3. License plate light inoperative.
4. When rear lid is opened, water dripping into the trunk from the rear lid (Figure 1).
Figure 1
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Technical Background
Water may enter into the rear lid cavity via openings in the fine-seam seal around the inner taillight and causes the
rear lid release button to malfunction.
Water may enter into the rear lid via leaking wiring harness grommets or high mounted brake light (3rd brake light)
seal.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
Check the rear lid for possible areas of leakage. Replace rear lid components as needed if malfunctioning,
and perform the necessary repairs to prevent water ingress.
 Inspect the rear lid wiring harness grommet(s) installation to the rear lid and the body to ensure that they are
locked in position correctly (Figure 2, red ellipses).
 If loose, re-secure grommet(s) properly.
Figure 2
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 Disassemble the high mounted (3rd) brake light (Figure 3), See repair Group 94 in Elsa.
Figure 3
 Make sure that the seal around the high mounted (3rd) brake light is positioned correctly when disassembled
and reposition the seal if necessary.
 Remove the rear lid trim, See Repair Group 70 in Elsa.
 Remove the rear lid grip piece (adapter with license plate light), See Repair Group 55 in Elsa (Figure 4).
 Check for water intrusion into the rear lid cavity and the rear lid release handle/button. (Figure 4, red arrows).
 If necessary, remove the handle with release button (Figure 4, item 1), See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
 Remove moisture from the rear lid cavity and all affected components.
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Figure 4
 In the event of any contact corrosion and/or malfunctioning, the rear lid handle with license plate lights must be
replaced.
 Disassemble inner taillights (right and left) See Repair Group 66 in Elsa.
 Clean rear lid (left and right) around the taillight cut-outs with silicone remover (Figure 5) (use part no. LVM 020
000 A5 or equivalent).
 Apply new sealant around the areas where the metal overlap in the inner taillight cut-outs (left and right) (Figure
5, green line) using part no. AKD 476 KD5 05).
Figure 5
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 Reassemble taillight (right and left) according to the repair manual.
 Reassemble license plate lights with rear lid handle according to the repair manual.
 Run a water test in the rear lid area - the inside of the rear lid handle should remain dry.
 Reassemble rear lid trim according to the repair manual.
Warranty
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual 1)
Model(s)
Year(s)
Eng. Code(s)
Trans. Code(s)
VIN Range
From
VIN Range To
Tiguan
2008-2018
All
All
All
All
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:
Use applicable Claim Type 1)
Damage
Service Number:
HST
Damage Location
--
031
Code
5559
0050
Parts Manufacturer
Tiguan
WWO 2)
2008-2015 Tiguan
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Wiring harness
grommets (x4)
97341999 = 20 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install High mounted
brake light.
94701900 = 30 TU
Includes: Check high-mounted brake light.
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Rear Lid Trim
70921910 = 40 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Handle trim (rear
lid grip piece)
55651950 = 20 TU
Includes: Check and if necessary replace handle trim.
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Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Rear inner
taillights
94312010 = 30 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Modify: Clean and seal both taillight
cut outs
94315299 = 20 TU
Includes
 Remove old seal material from metal overlap in taillight
cut-outs (left and right side)
 Reseal taillight metal overlap in taillight cut-outs (left
and right side)
Labor Operation 3) : Water Test
55590199 = 10 TU
Causal Part: Select Labor Operation
94315299
2016-2018 Tiguan
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Wiring harness
grommets (x4)
97341999 = 20 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install High mounted
brake light.
94701900 = 30 TU
Includes: Check high-mounted brake light.
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Rear Lid Trim
70921900 = 20 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Handle trim (rear
lid grip piece)
55651999 = 20 TU
Includes: Check and if necessary replace handle trim.
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Rear inner
taillights
94312010 = 30 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Modify: Clean and seal both taillight
cut outs
94315299 = 20 TU
Includes
 Remove old seal material from metal overlap in taillight
cut-outs (left and right side)
 Reseal taillight metal overlap in taillight cut-outs (left
and right side)
Labor Operation 3) : Water Test
55590199 = 10 TU
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Causal Part: Select Labor Operation
94315299
Diagnostic Time 4)
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = 00 TU max.
Road Test
01210002 = 00 TU
NO
NO
01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis
01320000 = 00 TU max.
NO
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2045277” 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 Policy Procedures Manual.
Required Parts and Tools
Part Description
Polyurethane adhesive sealant
Part No:
AKD 476 KD5 05
Quantity
1
No Special Tools required.
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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.
Document Control Revision Table
2045277/3
7/25/18
V551801
To remove outside material
line from warranty table
and include an additional
model year applicability.
2045277/2
9/28/16
V551614
To correct bulletin repair
group number.
2045277/1
9/28/16
V551614
Original publication.
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