Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

Rabbit,GTl,R32

2006-2009

All

All

All

All

(AS) Jetta, Jetta
Wagon

2005-2010

All

All

All

All

Jetta
SportWagen, Golf
Wagon

2010-2014

All

All

All

All

Condition
57 16 03 April 8, 2016 2014599 Supersedes T. B. V571105 dated September 30, 2011 to include additional
model year applicability.
Front Door Deformed by Ice
In cold climates door(s) becomes damaged in the lower area while opening.

Technical Background
Water draining from the front cowl drains into the rear of the front fender area. Water seeps out behind the lower
front door and freezes causing door obstruction and damage to door panel. This condition may also occur at rear
lower corner of front fender.

CD Note:
The condition as described WILL NOT cause water ingress to the passenger compartment.
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.
Foe vehicle outside of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, this Technical Bulletin is information only.
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Production Solution
N/A.

Service
© Note:
Perform this procedure to both front doors.
Perform the following counter-measures to prevent thawing water from getting to critical areas behind door, but
allow the thawed water to drip on Front Wheel Housing Liner, from where it can flow away.

© Note:
Components and material must be at room temperature 20 °C (68 °F) .

Bonding of Drain

•

Remove both Front Wheel Housing Liner(s), see Repair
Manual Group 66 in Elsa.

•

Clean Front Wheel Housing Liner(s) in outlined area with
soap and water mixture, and then with 3M® General
Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, Part No. 08987.

© Note:
DO NOT grind the surfaces.

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In both front wheel housing openings below the drain:
•

Clean outlined area with soap and water mixture, and then
with 3M® General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, Part No.
08987.

•

Allow to air dry for at least 5 minutes.

•

Bond a 630 mm long piece of a door seal, Part No.
1K4837701 E9B9 to the cleaned upper sides of both Front
Wheel Housing Liner(s) where shown.

•

Press down well to ensure good bond.

CDNote:

DO NOT stretch seal.

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On the clean and dry surface below the water drain:
•

Create a bead of sealing cord, Part No. AKD49701004R10,
and seat well.

(ih ip:
The bead will change the water flow and cause the water to drip.
The upper side of the bead must be a bit hollow to catch water.
At it's lower end the bead should have a hanging tip from where
the water will drip off.
•

Install both Front Wheel Housing Liner(s), see Repair Manual
Group 66 in Elsa.

Bonding Foam Piece

Install foam piece Part No. 1KO 867 453/454 where indicated in
following procedure below:
•

Thoroughly clean the contact area of the foam piece with
soap and water mixture, and then with 3M® General Purpose
Adhesive Cleaner, Part No. 08987.

•

Warm the area with the hot air blower VAS1416 to a
maximum of 40°C (104°F) to ensure good adhesion of the
foam piece.

© Note:
Ensure that the foam piece is not installed into the hole on the
lower fender or cover the hole on the fender. To prevent paint
damage , the foam piece must be positioned so that the door skin
doesn 't touch the foam.
•

If the door panel cannot be repaired:

Replace the door panel, see Repair Manual Group 57 Front
Door, in Elsa.

© Note:
Repair damaged panel only if the total repair cost is less than
80% of the total replacement cost.

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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 : Completed estimate and body shop invoice must be saved and kept on file at the
dealership for audit purposes.
This bulletin applies for both doors. If both doors exhibit the corrosion they should be evaluated individually and
claimed on separate lines. Total Body Painting Prep Time for both doors should be claimed on the first line only.
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 material allowance (Paint material
price per unit) is subject to change .
Refer to : WISE > Resource Center>Forms>Paint/Corrosion>General for blank form .
This section is applicable for vehicles within the terms of Volkswagen New Vehicle Limited Warranty. For vehicle
outside the terms of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. This section is for information only.

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

Rabbit, GTI, R32

2006 - 2009

All

All

All

All

(AS) Jetta, Jetta
Wagon

2005-2010

All

All

All

All

Jetta
SportWagen,
Golf Wagon

2010-2014

All

All

All

All

SAGA Coding
Use applicable Claim Type

Claim Type:

1>

Damage

Damage Location

Code

(Depends on Service No.)

5137

0030

Use applicable when indicated in
Elsa (UR)

Parts Manufacturer

Rabbit, GTI, R32

WWO 2l

Service Number:

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3ME

Jetta, Jetta Wagon,

2>

Jetta SportWagen, Golf Wagon
Labor Operation 3> : Remove and Install 2 wheels

44052000 = 20 TU

Labor Operation 3> : Remove and Install Front Wheel 66161999 = 40 TU
Housing Liner (left and right side)
Labor Operation 3>: Modify Hinge Pillars

51374299 = 70 TU

Includes

•
•
•

Modify water drain (left and right side)
Install sealing cord (left and right side)
Install foam pieces (left and right side)
Repair
Please use the following part number in "Outside Material"

LACKMATF: Paint and Materials Note: In case of
body damage, repairs are not to exceed Elsa SRT

•

4>

MU @ $12 per unit

Please use the following part number 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 Material" 4 >

LACKMATF: Paint and Materials Note: In case of
body damage, repairs are not to exceed Elsa SRT

MU @ $12 per unit

Please use the following part number in "Outside Labor"

4>

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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:

1 K4837701 E9B9

Outside Material: 3M® General
Purpose Adhesive Cleaner

Part No: 08987

Diagnostic Time

$6.15

4>

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU

NO

01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input "As per Technical Bulletin 2014599" in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1> Vehicle
2

> Code

3

> Labor

may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only

per warranty vendor code policy.
Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.

4 > Documentation

required per Warranty Policy Procedures Manual.

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Required Parts and Tools
Part Description

Part No:

Quantity

Foam Pieces-Rabbit, GTI, R32

1KO 867 453A left

1

1 KO 867 454A right
Foam Pieces-Jetta, Jetta Wagon,
Jetta SportWagen

1 KS 867 453 left

1

1 KS 867 454 right
3M® General Purpose Adhesive
Cleaner

08987

.20

Sealing cord

AKD49701004R10

As required

Door Seal

1K4837701 E9B9

2

Tool Description

Tool No:

Quantity

Blower, Hot Air

VAS 1416

1

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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