Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

Passat Sedan

2001-2010

All

All

All

All

Passat Wagon

2001-2010

All

All

All

All

Condition
50 14 01 November 24, 2014 2038981
Front Fender - Corrosion on Wheel Arch

Customer states:
Corrosion on the wheel arch area of the front fender (Figure 1).

Figure 1 (corrosion on left wheel arch)
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.
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Technical Background
The wheel liner touches the arch area of the fender and rubs off the paint in the contact area.
The corrosion is caused by dirt accumulations and movements of the wheel liner.

Production Solution
No production change required.

Service
1. Repair the fender: If the edge area is only slightly corroded (no through-corrosion/perforation), proceed
as follows:
• Remove the front bumper according to the repair manual. See Repair Manual Group 63 in Elsa.
• Remove the side indicator (in fender, if equipped) according to the repair manual. See Repair Manual Group
94 in Elsa.
• Remove the front wheel liner according to the repair manual. See Repair Manual Group 66 in Elsa.
• Remove the corrosion with the pneumatic brush grinder VAS 6446.
• Apply a VOC compliant epoxy primer as an anti-corrosion treatment and primer (locally sourced).
• On the inner fender apply (in the complete contact/edge area) adhesive/sealer (part number: D 511 500 A2) as
further edge protection (Figure 2, green line).

Figure 2
• Restore the paint structure according to the paint repair manual.
• Install the wheel liner according to the repair manual. See Repair Manual Group 66 in Elsa.

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Note:
When installing the wheel liner, make sure it doesn’t touch the edge of the fender. As necessary, align the liner.
• Install the side indicator (in fender, if equipped) according to the repair manual. See Repair Manual Group 94 in
Elsa.
• Install the front bumper cover according to the repair manual. See Repair Manual Group 63 in Elsa.

2. Replace the fender
• Replace the fender according to the repair manual. See Repair Manual Group 50 in Elsa.
• Apply polyurethane adhesive (part number: AKD 476 KD5 05) on the inner fender (in the complete contact and
edge area) as further edge protection (Figure 2, green line).

Note:
When installing the wheel liner make sure it doesn’t touch the edge of the wing. As necessary, align the liner.
If through-corrosion (perforation) is not present, fender 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”).

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.
• This bulletin applies for 1 front fender repair or replacement. If both sides exhibit the corrosion they should be
evaluated individually and claimed on separates lines. Total Body Painting Prep Time for both front fenders
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 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.
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Note:
Claim Processing Options
Option 1: Utilize the attached form examples and pre-populated 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 paintcamp@vw.com. The Paint and Corrosion Team will calculate the
warranty allowance and complete the required form(s) on behalf of the dealer.

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 Sedan

2001-2010

All

All

All

All

Passat Wagon

2001-2010

All

All

All

All

SAGA Coding
1)

Claim Type:

160

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service
No.)

--

040 or 041

Damage
Service Number:
Code
5055

0003

Parts Manufacturer

2)

Passat Sedan and Passat Wagon
(3B*)

040 or 041

Passat Sedan and Passat Wagon
(3C*)

040 or 041

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)

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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”
LACKMATF: Paint and Materials

4)

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

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 00 TU max.

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU

4)

NO
NO

01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2038981” 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.
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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.

Required Parts and Tools
Part Number

Designation

Quantity

Repair
D 511 500 A2

adhesive/sealer

0.5

Replace
AKD 476 KD5 05

polyurethane adhesive

0.5

One of the following
3B0 821 105 E

Fender (Left) – B5 Passat and
Wagon

-

3B0 821 106 E

Fender (Right) – B5 Passat and
Wagon

-

3C0 821 021

Fender (Left) – B6 Passat and
Wagon

-

3C0 821 022

Fender (Right) – B6 Passat and
Wagon

-

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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Paint/Corrosion Claim Form

Dealer No.

400000

Repair
Order No.

910000

VIN (17-Digits)

WVWJK93CX8P089569

Color No. (4-digit ElsaPro Paint No.)

LB9A
100.00

Dealer Labor Rate

If repeat repair, provide explanation in box below:

Paint material price per unit

Service No.

Damage
Code

Dmg
Loc

Part manufacturer
(Vendor Code)

5055

0003

040

040

12.00

Dealer-owned paint shop?

Yes

Original paint material?

Yes

Description of Repair

Paint one Front Fender

Paint Labor Operation(s)

No
No
Time
Units

Mat'l
Units

50556150

70

51017153

160

5

Verify ALL Labor Operation Time Units
and Material Units

If both fenders are affected, the prep time
should be entered on the first line of the
SAGA claim and only once on the first
Paint/Corrosion Claim Form

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

Part Qty

Part Price
per Unit

Total Part
Price

Description of Repair

Paint Subtotal

Repair/Replace Labor
Operation(s)

230

5

Time
Units

Remove and install front bumper cover

63291900

90

Remove and install front fender

50551950

70

Seal off Fender (PU adhesive)

50555199

30

Wax Body

51017500