Circular 92E3
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: Circular 92E3
In certain vehicles, it may be possible for the wiper arms to make contact with the wiring harness and water line for the washer jets, potentially causing damage to the wiring harness. If this happens, over time the heated washer jets may s
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Models from 2021
2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 |
Service Action Code: 92E3 Subject Release Date Affected Vehicles Heated Washer Jet Wiring Harness October 12, 2021 Country Beginning Model Year Ending Model Year Vehicle USA 2021 2021 ID4 Vehicle Count 1,555 Check Campaigns/Actions screen in ELSA on the day of repair to verify that a VIN qualifies for repair under this action. ELSA is the only valid campaign inquiry & verification source. Problem Description Campaign status must show “open.” If ELSA shows other open action(s), inform your customer so that the work can also be completed at the same time the vehicle is in the workshop for this campaign. In certain vehicles, it may be possible for the wiper arms to make contact with the wiring harness and water line for the washer jets, potentially causing damage to the wiring harness. If this happens, over time the heated washer jets may stop working or cause washer fluid to splash on the windshield. Corrective Action Inspect and, if necessary, adjust the wiring harness routing for the heated washer jets. Code Visibility On or about October 12, 2021, the campaign code will be applied to affected vehicles. Owner Notification Owner notification will take place in October 2021. Owner letter examples are included in this bulletin for your reference. Campaign Expiration Date This campaign expires on October 12, 2026. Repairs must be performed on or before this date to be eligible for payment. Keep this expiration date in mind when scheduling customers for this action. If a customer wishes to have this service performed after the expiration date, your dealerships normal parts and labor cost associated with this repair will apply. Additional Information Please alert everyone in your dealership about this action, including Sales, Service, Parts and Accounting personnel. Contact Warranty if you have any questions. Dealers must ensure that every affected inventory vehicle has this campaign completed before delivery to consumers. Fill out and affix Campaign Completion Label (CAMP 010 000) after work is complete. Labels can be ordered at no cost via the Compliance Label Ordering portal at www.vwhub.com. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2021 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved. October 2021 92E3 Page 1 of 11 Parts Information Parts Control Type: Upper Order Limit Parts will be managed with a weekly Upper Order Limit. Please see Parts On Command (POC) for your Upper Order Limit quantity. Initial Allocation: NO There will be no parts allocation. Please reference the Repair Projection Tool (below) to view your potential VIN population. Repair Projection Tool: (right click to open) Criteria 01 Quantity Part Number P.O.C. Part Description Ordering Method 1 1C0-971-848-C HOLDER UOL 2 AKL-437-D50 TAPE (Adhesive Pad) UOL N -105-920-02 TAPE (25m roll) Shop Supply 260 mm NOTE The specified part numbers reflect the status at the start of this action. Interim updates made in ETKA can cause a listed part number to become unavailable. In this case, the new part number specified in ETKA should be used. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2021 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved. October 2021 92E3 Page 2 of 11 Claim Entry Instructions The labor times listed here may differ from the labor operations and labor times listed in ELSA. After campaign 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: U.S. dealers: Submit request via WISE under the Campaigns/Update/Recall Closure option. Service Number 92E3 Damage Code 0099 Parts Vendor Code Claim Type WWO Sold vehicle: 7 10 Unsold vehicle: 7 90 Causal Indicator Vehicle Wash/Loaner Mark CABLE HOLDER* as causal part Do not claim wash/loaner under this action U.S.A.: Loaner/rental coverage cannot be claimed under this action. However, loaner/rental may be covered under the Alternate Transportation Program. Please refer to the Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual for loaner claims information and reimbursement details. Criteria I.D. 01 LABOR Labor Op Time Units 9266 49 99 40 Description Re-route wiring harness PARTS Quantity Part Number Description 1.00 1C0971848C CABLE HOLDER* 2.00 AKL437D50 TAPE The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2021 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved. October 2021 92E3 Page 3 of 11 Customer Letter Example (USA)This notice applies to your vehicle: , Subject: Service Action 92E3 - Heated Washer Jet Wiring Harness Dear Volkswagen Owner, As part of Volkswagen's ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction, we are informing you of our decision to conduct a service action on certain 2021 model year Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action. What is the issue? In certain vehicles, it may be possible for the wiper arms to make contact with the wiring harness and water line for the washer jets, potentially causing damage to the wiring harness. If this happens, over time the heated washer jets may stop working or cause washer fluid to splash on the windshield. What will we do? Your authorized Volkswagen dealer will inspect and, if necessary, adjust the wiring harness routing for the heated washer jets. This work will take about an hour to complete and will be performed for you free of charge. Please keep in mind that your dealer may need additional time for the preparation of the repair, as well as to accommodate their daily workshop schedule. What should you do? Please contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer as soon as possible to schedule this service. To set up an appointment online, please visit www.vw.com/find-adealer. This service action will be available for you free of charge only until October 12, 2026. If you wish to have this service performed after that date, your dealer’s normal costs associated with this repair will apply. Lease vehicles and address changes If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, please forward this letter immediately via first-class mail to the lessee within ten (10) days of receipt. If you have changed your address or sold the vehicle, please fill out the enclosed prepaid Owner Reply card and mail it to us so we can update our records. Can we assist you further? If your authorized Volkswagen dealer fails or is unable to complete this work free of charge within a reasonable time, or if you should have any questions about this communication, please reach out to us using your preferred method of communication at www.vw.com/contact or by calling us at 800-893-5298. Checking your vehicle for open Recalls and Service Campaigns To check your vehicle’s eligibility for repair under this or any other recall/service campaign, please visit www.vw.com/owners/recalls and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into the Recall/Service Campaign Lookup tool. We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause; however we are taking this action to help ensure your vehicle continues to meet and exceed your expectations. Sincerely, Volkswagen Customer Protection The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2021 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved. October 2021 92E3 Page 4 of 11 Repair Overview Reroute wiring harness for the heated washer jets. NOTE These repair instructions may differ from the labor operations and labor times listed in ELSA. Damages resulting from improper repair or failure to follow these work instructions are the dealer’s responsibility and are not eligible for reimbursement under this action. This procedure must be read in its entirety prior to performing the repair. Due to variations in vehicle equipment and options, the steps/illustrations in this work procedure may not identically match all affected vehicles. Diagnosis and repair of pre-existing conditions in the vehicle are not covered under this action. When working during extreme temperatures, it is recommended that the vehicle be allowed to acclimate inside the shop to avoid temperature-related component damage/breakage. Required Tools Pry lever Trim Removal Wedge -80-200- -3409- (or equivalent) (or equivalent) The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2021 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved. October 2021 92E3 Page 5 of 11 Repair Instruction Section A - Check for Previous Repair TIP If Campaign Completion label is present, no further work is required. Enter the VIN in Elsa and proceed to the “Campaign/Action” screen. TIP On the date of repair, print this screen and keep a copy with the repair order. Confirm the Campaign/Action is open . If the status is closed, no further work is required. Note the Applicable Criteria ID for use in determining the correct work to be done and corresponding parts associated. CRITICAL REPAIR STEP STOP! If multiple software update Campaign/Actions are open, they must be performed in order of the Start date . The oldest should be performed first. All Safety Recalls must be completed prior to completing this campaign. Proceed to Section B. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2021 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved. October 2021 92E3 Page 6 of 11 Section B – Repair Procedure Put wipers in Service Position: Ensure the hood is closed. After the ignition is turned off, the screen shown will be displayed. Select “Wipers in service position” . Remove left (driver) side plenum chamber cover and partially remove seal: Carefully unclip the left (driver) plenum chamber cover <1> using appropriate trim removal wedge at points indicated by in the direction of . Partially remove the plenum chamber seal <2> on the left (driver) side NOTE If damage to the wiring or washer fluid hose is found due to contact with the wiper linkage, the damage must be repaired: U.S. dealers: Provide a photo and submit a campaign authorization request for consequential damage through WISE. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2021 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved. October 2021 92E3 Page 7 of 11 Remove cable holder: Unclip cable holder located at . Remove cable holder from the harness. Install new cable holder: Install the new cable holder 130 mm from the forward cable holder <1>. Use two 130 mm sections of tape to secure the cable holder <1> to the harness. Part Number Part Description N -105-920-02 Tape (shop supply) (2) 130 mm sections The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2021 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved. October 2021 92E3 Page 8 of 11 Reinstall cable holder member as shown. onto longitudinal Apply adhesive pads: Part Number Part Description AKL-437-D50 Adhesive Pad (x2) Clean the bonding surface with isopropyl alcohol and allow it to flash off. Secure harness to longitudinal member using one adhesive pad as shown. Lift the left (driver) side of the plenum chamber cover. Clean the bonding surface with isopropyl alcohol and allow it to flash off. Secure harness to bulkhead using one adhesive pad as shown. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2021 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved. October 2021 92E3 Page 9 of 11 Reinstall left (driver) side plenum chamber cover and plenum chamber seal: NOTE If the plenum chamber cover is damaged or mounted incorrectly, water could flow into the passenger compartment. This can lead to complaints regarding odor coming from the heater/A/C system and/or moisture in the vehicle interior. Installation is the reverse order of removal. Make sure cover is installed properly. Reference right (passenger) installation position. side cover Proceed to Section C The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2021 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved. October 2021 92E3 Page 10 of 11 Section C – Campaign Completion Label Install Campaign Completion Label Fill out and affix Campaign Completion Label, part number CAMP 010 000, next to the vehicle emission control information label. TIP Ensure Campaign Completion Label does not cover any existing label(s). Proceed to Section D Section D - Parts Return/Disposal Properly store (retain), destroy or dispose of removed parts in accordance with all state/province and local requirements, unless otherwise indicated and/or requested through the Warranty Parts Portal (WPP) for U.S. and the Part Destruction and Core Disposition Report for Canada. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2021 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved. October 2021 92E3 Page 11 of 11