TB601602

Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
Golf, Golf GTI
2015 - 2016
All
All
All
All
Condition
60 16 02 February 5, 2016 2043031 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V601602 dated February 1, 2016 to update
part number in parts table.
Rattle or Creaking Noise from Panoramic Sunroof
A rattle or creaking noise may be heard from the rear of the Panoramic Sunroof when driving on uneven roads
with the sunroof closed.
Technical Background
Rattle or creaking noise is caused by the relative movement between the glass panel seal and body when the
sunroof is closed.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
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Service
Apply self-adhesive protective film to vehicle body:
 Cut the protective film sheet (part number AKL 448 300 04) into 3 strips 12 mm wide x 290 mm (290 mm is the
length of the long side of the protective film sheet).
 Move the glass panel to the tilt open position.
 Thoroughly clean the contact area between the rear glass panel seal and the body.
 Apply the self-adhesive protective film strip to the body (Figure 1, in red).
 Close the glass panel.
Figure 1) Area to apply the self-adhesive film (glass panel removed for illustration purposes).
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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
Golf, Golf GTI
2015 - 2016
All
All
All
All
SAGA Coding
Use applicable Claim Type 1)
Claim Type:
Service Number:
Damage
Code
6042
0020
Parts Manufacturer
HST
Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)
--
Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)
Golf, Golf GTI
Labor Operation 3) :
3ME 2)
60422399 = 30 TU
Install self-adhesive protective film
Causal Part: Select Labor Operation
60422399
Diagnostic Time 4)
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = 00 TU max.
Road Test
01210002 = 10 TU max.
01210004 = 10 TU max.
Technical Diagnosis
01320000 = 00 TU max.
NO
YES
NO
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2043031” 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
AKL 448 300 04
Protective film
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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