TB551406

Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
Passat
2001-2005
All
All
All
All
Condition
55 14 06 December 12, 2014 2038996
Corrosion on Rear Lid around License Plate Light / Release Handle Assembly
Corrosion on the rear lid in the cut-out sections for the license plate light / handle assembly (Figures 1 and 2).
Figure 1 – Corrosion around License Plate Light
Rear lid - edge corrosion in the cut-out sections for the license plate light / handle assembly.
Figure 2 – Corrosion around License Plate Light
Rear lid – corrosion in the contact area (inside and outside) of the license plate light / handle assembly.
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Note:
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual.
Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.
For vehicles outside of the Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation this Technical Bulletin is for
information only.
Technical Background
Water ingress through the seal of the license plate light.
Production Solution
Corrections in the production process after discovering deviations.
Service
Procedure:
1. Replace the rear lid.
Or
2. Repair the rear lid. Only perform this operation if the total repair cost is 80% or less of the total replacement
cost.
1. Replace the Rear Lid:
If the license plate light / handle assembly area in the rear lid exhibits through-corrosion (perforation), DO
NOT repair, install a new rear lid.
• Remove all necessary parts / trim pieces of the original rear lid. See Repair Group 70 and Repair Group 55 in
Elsa.
• Paint the new rear lid according to the Volkswagen guidelines.
• Remove the original rear lid. See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Install the new rear lid. See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Replace the lock cylinder carrier (license plate light / release handle assembly). See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Install all remaining parts / trim pieces previously removed. See Repair Group 70 and Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Adjust the rear lid fit according to the repair manual. See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
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2. Repair the Rear Lid:
Before the repair, check the license plate light / handle assembly area in the rear lid. If the license plate
light / handle assembly area exhibits through-corrosion (perforation), DO NOT repair, install a new rear lid.
• Remove all necessary parts / trim parts from the rear lid. See Repair Group 70 and Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Remove the rear lid. See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Remove the corrosion with a pneumatic brush grinder. Make sure that the edges of the rear lid do not get
damaged.
Note:
If through-corrosion (perforation) is not present, rear lid replacement will only be accepted if it qualifies
per the Reimbursement Policy section of the Warranty Policies and Procedure Manual. This section
provides important guidelines when considering component repair vs. replacement options (the “80%
rule”).
• Apply a VOC compliant epoxy primer as an anti-corrosion treatment and primer (locally sourced).
• Re-paint the rear lid according to the Volkswagen guidelines.
• Install the rear lid. See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Replace the lock cylinder carrier (license plate light / release handle assembly). See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Install all remaining parts / trim pieces previously removed. See Repair Group 70 and Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Adjust the rear lid fit according to the repair manual. See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
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Warranty
Note:
• Dealers may complete the repair as described without prior authorization (through a WISE Warranty Repair
Acceptance request).
• Documentation required: Clear pictures, completed estimate and body shop invoice must be saved and kept on
file at the Dealership for audit purposes.
• Labor time units (TU), Material units (MU), and Material unit rate are correct at the time of publication. The time
units and/or material units may differ if the repair catalogue is updated. The information in the repair catalogue
applies, except for the open time items (labor operations ending in 99) which are calculated at actual time
multiplied by the body shop labor rate. The material allowance (Paint material price per unit) is subject to
change. Refer to WISE > Resource Center > Forms > Paint/Corrosion for the most current forms.
• This section is applicable for vehicles within the terms of Volkswagen’s Limited Warranty Against Corrosion
Perforation. For vehicles outside the terms of the Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation this section is
for information only.
• This bulletin may be provided to outside shops to ensure the proper repair is completed.
Note:
Claim Processing Options
Option 1: Utilize the attached form examples and interactive forms on WISE to assist with calculating the
reimbursement amounts. This will expedite the claim review process and reduce the time to pay the claim.
Note that miscalculations are subject to claim adjustment.
For the complete set of pre-populated Paint/Corrosion Claim Form templates associated with this Technical
Bulletin, refer to WISE > Resource Center > Forms > Paint/Corrosion.
Option 2: Email repair estimates to [email protected]. The Paint and Corrosion Team will calculate the
warranty allowance and complete the required form(s) on behalf of the dealer.
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Required Parts and Tools
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)
Year(s)
Eng. Code(s)
Trans. Code(s)
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
Passat
2001-2005
All
All
All
All
SAGA Coding
1)
Claim Type:
160
Damage
Service Number:
HST
Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)
--
030
Code
5559
0003
Parts Manufacturer
Passat (3B3)
030
2)
Repair
Please use the following part number in “Outside Materials”
4)
LACKMATF: Paint and Materials
MU @ $12 per unit
Epoxy Primer (Locally Sourced)
Claim Dollar Amount (MAX: $40)
Please use the following Labor Operation in “Outside Labor”
4)
Select the appropriate Labor Operation below:
- L0010000: External Painting-straight color
Claim Dollar Amount
- L0020000: External Painting-metallic/2-layer
- L0030000: External Painting-pearl color
Use this for all body repair in this bulletin:
Claim Dollar Amount
- A0041000: Body Shop repair no paint
Replace
Please use the following part number in “Outside Materials”
4)
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LACKMATF: Paint and Materials
MU @ $12 per unit
Please use the following Labor Operation in “Outside Labor”
4)
Select the appropriate Labor Operation below:
- L0010000: External Painting-straight color
Claim Dollar Amount
- L0020000: External Painting-metallic/2-layer
- L0030000: External Painting-pearl color
Use this for all body repair in this bulletin:
Claim Dollar Amount
- A0041000: Body Shop repair no paint
Causal Part:
L00#0000
Diagnostic Time
4)
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = 00 TU max.
NO
Road Test
01210002 = 00 TU
NO
01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis
01320000 = 00 TU
NO
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2038996” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)
For Vehicles outside the Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation this bulletin is information only
2)
Corrosion claim vendor code will be the damage location.
3)
Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.
4)
Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.
5)
See attachment “srt_reference_table.pdf” for labor time reference.
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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Paint/Corrosion Claim Form
400000
Dealer No.
Repair
Order No.
910000
VIN (17-Digits)
WVWPD63BX4E000000
Color No. (4-digit ElsaPro Paint No.)
L041
Dealer Labor Rate
If repeat repair, provide explanation in box below:
100.00
Paint material price per unit
Service No.
Damage
Code
Dmg
Loc
Part manufacturer
(Vendor Code)
5559
0003
030
030
12.00
Dealer-owned paint shop?
Yes
Original paint material?
Yes
Description of Repair
Paint rear lid
Paint Labor Operation(s)
No
No
Time
Units
Mat'l
Units
55907903
160
51017133
190
9
Verify ALL Labor Operation Time Units
and Material Units
Note: Authorization and claim reimbursement are contingent on the usage of original
parts for the repair
Body Painting Prep Time
The vehicle history must be checked for any previous damage. Digital photographs must be included with the repair order per VWoA instructions. If there is a
sublet invoice for painting, the invoice amount must be split between outside (sublet) labor and outside (sublet) material.
Part Number
Part Description
EPOXY
Part Qty
Epoxy Primer
Part Price
per Unit
1 $
Total Part
Price
Description of Repair
Remove and install rear lid trim
40.00
Example Part Qty and Part Price per Unit only
All other parts should be claimed separately in
the SAGA claim
Outside Material
70871900
30
Remove and install rear logo
66511900
20
66501900
20
Replace lock cylinder carrier
55571999
10
Remove corrosion on rear lid
55904199
90
Wax body
51017500
30
Example Time Units
Part Amount Subtotal
$
40.00
Body Labor Subtotal
200
$
108.00
Total TU/MU
550
Total Parts Amount
$
148.00
Authorization Date
TB 2038996
Authorization
valid until:
Warranty
VW Representative Name (printed)
9
Time
Units
Total Paint Material Amount
VW Representative
Authorization No.
Repair/Replace Labor
Operation(s)
350
Remove and install rear lettering
Full pre-populated forms can be found in the
following location:
WISE > Resource Center > Forms > Paint/
Corrosion > TB# Form specific to the vehicle
and the repair.
LACKMATF
Paint Subtotal
VW Representative Signature
9
L00#0000 $
350.00
A0041000 $
200.00
Parts and Materials: $
148.00
Total: $
698.00
Paint/Corrosion Claim Form
400000
Dealer No.
Repair
Order No.
910000
VIN (17-Digits)
WVWPD63BX4E000000
Color No. (4-digit ElsaPro Paint No.)
L041
Dealer Labor Rate
If repeat repair, provide explanation in box below:
100.00
Paint material price per unit
Service No.
Damage
Code
Dmg
Loc
Part manufacturer
(Vendor Code)
5559
0003
030
030
12.00
Dealer-owned paint shop?
Yes
Original paint material?
Yes
Description of Repair
Paint new rear lid
Paint Labor Operation(s)
No
No
Time
Units
Mat'l
Units
55906150
110
51017153
160
9
Verify ALL Labor Operation Time Units
and Material Units
Note: Authorization and claim reimbursement are contingent on the usage of original
parts for the repair
Body Painting Prep Time
The vehicle history must be checked for any previous damage. Digital photographs must be included with the repair order per VWoA instructions. If there is a
sublet invoice for painting, the invoice amount must be split between outside (sublet) labor and outside (sublet) material.
Part Number
Part Description
EPOXY
Part Qty
Epoxy Primer
Part Price
per Unit
1 $
Total Part
Price
40.00
Description of Repair
Paint Subtotal
Repair/Replace Labor
Operation(s)
270
9
Time
Units
Remove and install rear lid
55901900
70
Replace rear lid
55905550
90
Wax body
51017500
30
Example Part Qty and Part Price per Unit only
All other parts should be claimed separately in
the SAGA claim
Full pre-populated forms can be found in the
following location:
WISE > Resource Center > Forms > Paint/
Corrosion > TB# Form specific to the vehicle
and the repair.
Outside Material
LACKMATF
Part Amount Subtotal
$
40.00
Body Labor Subtotal
190
Total Paint Material Amount
$
108.00
Total TU/MU
460
Total Parts Amount
$
148.00
VW Representative
Authorization No.
Authorization Date
TB 2038996
Authorization
valid until:
Warranty
VW Representative Name (printed)
VW Representative Signature
9
L00#0000 $
270.00
A0041000 $
190.00
Parts and Materials: $
148.00
Total: $
608.00
SRT Reference Table for TPI# 2038996
Repair (B5 Passat) – Models(3B3)
Body Labor
Labor Operation: Remove and install
rear lid trim
70 87 19 00 = 30 TU
Labor Operation: Remove and
install rear logo
66 51 19 00 = 20 TU
Labor Operation: Remove and
install rear lettering
66 50 19 00= 20 TU
Labor Operation: Replace lock
cylinder carrier
55 57 19 99 = 10 TU
Labor Operation: Remove corrosion
on rear lid
55 90 41 99= * TU
Labor Operation: Wax body
51 01 75 00 = 30 TU
Multiply claim time units x
warranty labor rate. Enter
in SAGA under Outside
Labor Operation:
A0041000
Refinish Labor
Labor Operation: Prepare painting
51 01 71 33 = 190 TU
Labor Operation: Paint rear lid
(Removed)
55 90 79 03 = 160 TU
Multiply claim time units x
warranty labor rate. Enter
in SAGA under Outside
Labor Operation:
L00#0000*
*Please see warranty table for
proper labor operation
Outside Materials
Labor Operation: Paint rear lid
9 MU
Multiply claim material units x
$12.00. Enter in SAGA
under Outside Materials:
LACKMATF
* Rear lid replacement should be considered if the total repair cost will exceed 80% of the total replacement cost.
Refer to the Reimbursement Policy section of the Warranty Policies and Procedure Manual. This section provides
important guidelines when considering component repair vs. replacement options (the “ 80% rule” ).
Replace (B5 Passat) – Models(3B3)
Body Labor
Labor Operation: Remove and install
rear lid
55 90 19 00 = 70 TU
Labor Operation: Replace rear lid
55 90 55 50 = 90 TU
Labor Operation: Wax body
51 01 75 00 = 30 TU
Multiply claim time units x
warranty labor rate. Enter
in SAGA under Outside
Labor Operation:
A0041000
Refinish Labor
Labor Operation: Prepare painting
51 01 71 53 = 160 TU
Labor Operation: Paint new rear lid
(Removed)
55 90 61 50 = 110 TU
Multiply claim time units x
warranty labor rate. Enter
in SAGA under Outside
Labor Operation:
L00#0000*
*Please see warranty table for
proper labor operation
Outside Materials
Labor Operation: Paint new rear lid
9 MU
Multiply claim material units x
$12.00. Enter in SAGA
under Outside Materials:
LACKMATF