Bulletin 64F3

Technical Service Bulletin
64F3 UPDATE – Coolant Breather Line (NVLW)
November 30, 2018
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
S8+
2016 - 2017
See Campaign/Action screen in Elsa
See Campaign/Action screen in Elsa
Condition
This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle:
•
Insufficient heating output.
This Update is in effect until removed.
Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:
• Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 64F3 code in the Elsa Campaign/Action Information screen
on the day of repair.
• Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin.
• Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale.
Technical Background
On Audi S8+ vehicles manufactured within a specific period, a non-return valve is not fitted in the breather line. As
a result, the heating output inside the vehicle may be reduced.
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Service
•
Drain coolant.
o
•
Remove left front wheel.
•
Remove front section of left front wheel
housing liner.
•
Remove left front headlamp.
o
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ELSA Repair Manual: Repair Manual
> Engine > 8-Cylinder Direct Injection
4.0L 4V TFSI Engine > 19 Cooling
System > Coolant System/Coolant >
Coolant, Draining and Filling
ELSA Repair Manual: Repair Manual
> Electrical System > Electrical
Equipment > 94 Exterior Lights,
Switches > Headlamps > Headlamp,
Removing and Installing > Headlamp,
Removing and Installing, Vehicles
from MY 2014
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WARNING
The cooling system is under pressure when the
engine is warm. There is a risk of scalding due to
hot steam and hot coolant.
Scalding the skin and other parts of the body is
possible.
•
Wear safety gloves.
•
Wear protective eyewear.
•
Reduce the pressure by covering the
coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and
carefully opening it.
•
Replace coolant breather line <1>.
•
Reinstall headlamp.
o
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ELSA Repair Manual: Repair Manual
> Electrical System > Electrical
Equipment > 94 Exterior Lights,
Switches > Headlamps > Headlamp,
Removing and Installing > Headlamp,
Removing and Installing, Vehicles
from MY 2014
•
Reattach left front wheel housing liner.
•
Reinstall left front wheel and torque lug bolts
to 140 Nm.
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•
Fill and bleed cooling system.
o
•
Adjust LED headlights.
o
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ELSA Repair Manual: Repair Manual
> Engine > 8-Cylinder Direct Injection
4.0L 4V TFSI Engine > 19 Cooling
System > Coolant System/Coolant >
Coolant, Draining and Filling
ELSA Repair Manual: Repair Manual
> Electrical System > Electrical
Equipment > 94 Exterior Lights,
Switches > Headlamps > Headlamp,
Adjusting
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Warranty
Claim Entry Instructions
After Update has been completed, enter claim as soon as possible to help prevent work from being duplicated
elsewhere. Attach the Elsa screen print showing action open on the day of repair to the repair order.
If customer refused campaign work or vehicle is out of the specified warranty parameter for this Update:

U.S. dealers: Submit the request through Audi Warranty Online under the Campaigns/Update option.

Canada dealers: Upload the repair order to Audi WIN/Operations/Campaign Closure.
Service Number
64F3
Damage Code
0099
Parts Vendor Code
Claim Type
002
Sold vehicle: 7 10
Unsold vehicle: 7 90
Causal Indicator
Vehicle Wash/Loaner
Criteria I.D.
Mark breather line as causal part*
Do not claim wash/loaner under this action
01
Install coolant breather line, bleed cooling system and adjust headlights
Labor operation:
Quantity
1.00
Up to 70.00
1962 55 99
Part Number
4H0122063A
G 013A8JS0
300 T.U.
Description
Coolant Breather Line
Coolant Concentrate
-ANDPerform GFF test plan for adjusting headlamps
Labor operation:
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9415 16 99
Time stated on GFF Diagnostic
Protocol
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Additional Actions Some of the affected vehicles may be involved in additional Actions.
Please check your Elsa Campaign/Action Information screen so that any
additional required work can be done simultaneously.
Verifying Vehicle
Eligibility
To verify vehicle eligibility for this Update, always check the Elsa
Campaign/Action Information screen. The Elsa system is the only binding
inquiry and verification system; other systems are not valid and may
result in non-payment of a claim.
Help for Claim
Entry
For questions regarding claim entry, contact Audi Warranty.
Required
Customer
Notification
Inform your customer in writing by recording on the Repair Order any and
all work that was conducted on the vehicle, including any and all updates
completed under this Update.
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Required Parts and Tools
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
4H0.122.063.A
Coolant Breather Line
1.00
See ETKA
Coolant
See ELSA
• Properly destroy and dispose of removed parts in accordance with all state and local requirements, unless
otherwise indicated and/or requested through SAGA.
• If you have exhausted your allocated parts and you require additional parts for vehicles affected by this Update
but have exceeded your Upper Order Limit, please submit your requests for additional parts via email to
[email protected]. Be sure to include the affected VINs with your order. Prior to submitting your
request, ensure that each vehicle has the 64F3 code open in Elsa. Your order will be reviewed and processed
accordingly.
Required Tools
Cooling System Charge
Kit
Cooling System Tester –
Adapters
-VAG1274/8-
-VAS6096-VAG1274/10-
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this Update are subject to change and/or removal. Always check Elsa
for the most current version of this document.
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