A6623032060333_4

Technical Service Bulletin
66 Exterior black optic trim is discolored
66 23 03 2060333/4 October 24, 2023. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 23-95 dated
January 26, 2023 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All
Black Optic Trim
All Audi Vehicles 2018 – 2024
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
4
-
Revised Header (Add MY 2022 - 2024)
3
01/26/2023
Revised Header (Add MY 2021)
2
10/17/2020
Revised Condition (Additional failure description)
Revised Service (Additional failure description)
Customer states:
• The exterior trim on a vehicle with black optic package is discolored. It appears to take on a red or purple hue
and, in some cases, may take on a grey or metallic appearance.
Technical Background
The ultraviolet radiation resistance in the trim coating was found to be insufficient.
Production Solution
Improved trim coating is implemented into production.
Service
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1.
Figures 1 - 3 depict the
discoloration.
Figure 1. The black optic trim takes on a red, purple, grey or
metallic hue.
Figure 2. An additional example of the trim discoloration.
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Figure 3. Discolored black optic trim around rear side window.
2.
Should the symptom described in this TSB present as described, then replace the affected trim. Any
other symptom on a black optic trim piece or an issue with a non-black optic trim piece may require
AASM authorization as specified in the Warranty Policies and Procedures.
Warranty
Claim Type:
• 110 up to 6 Months/6,000 Miles.
• 1AM over 6 Months/6,000 Miles .
• If the vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.
Service Number:
6663
Damage Code:
0031
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Labor Operations:
Replace black optic trim piece.
Use the appropriate
labor operation that
corresponds with the
affected trim being
replaced.
See SRT with
associated operations
Diagnostic Time:
GFF
No allowance
0 TU
Road test prior to the service
procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after the service
procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Claim Comment:
As per TSB 2060333/4
All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures
Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.
Required Parts and Tools
Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins.
Part Number Part Description
Quantity
See ETKA
See ETKA/ELSA
Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and Screws as needed per the Repair Manual
Use the appropriate part number for the trim piece affected using the VIN identification in ETKA.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2060333) are subject to change and/or removal.
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