A6623942049680_2

Technical Service Bulletin
66 Exterior rubber trim spotted
66 23 94 2049680/2 January 23, 2023. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 17-63 dated
December 6, 2017, for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All Audi vehicles
2010 – 2024
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised header (Updated models)
1
12/06/2017
Initial publication
Customer statement:
• Cloudy spotting marks have developed on the
exterior black rubber trim and seals.
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Figure 1. Example of spotting on exterior black rubber
trim.
Technical Background
These stains are caused by contact with high pH cleaners that have not been sufficiently rinsed away, salt
exposure, repeated contact with silicone based washer solvents, and etc.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
These stains can be removed with a soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge and warm soapy water without damage to
the trim and seals. Replacement of the trim and/or seals for this condition is not necessary and is not approved
under warranty.
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2049680) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may
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the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.