Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

Golf

2000-2006

All

All

All

All

Jetta Wagen

2000-2006

All

All

All

All

Condition
57 15 03 July 20, 2015 2038887 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V571405 dated November 10, 2014 to update
service number.
Corrosion on the Fold of the Front Inner Door

Corrosion on the fold of the front inner door in the extra
seal area.
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.

Figure 1

Technical Background
Corrosion under the door fold in the area of the extra seal and the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) foil.

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Production Solution
No production change required.

Service

Figure 2 (Paint Group 01/02) – Door Repair
 Remove corrosion and clean the area thoroughly with a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) compliant cleaner.
 Apply a VOC compliant epoxy primer as an anti-corrosion treatment and primer (locally sourced).
 Seal the metal edge in the fold area with a thin layer of fine seam sealer.
 To ensure an even contact surface for the extra seal, apply the polyurethane sealer - AKD 476 KD 505 - with a
soft plastic coating blade.
 Restore paint structure according to the paint repair manual.
 Bond a new door seal - Part No. 1J0 837 671 or Part No. 1J0 837 672 - (without PVC foil). Make sure the door
seal is securely bonded by warming up the contact area on the door with a hot air blower (30 - 50°C).

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Figure 3 (Paint Group 03) – Door Replacement
 Replacement of the door under warranty is only permitted with through-corrosion (perforation)
 The replacement door comes with a PVC foil for the door seal.
Note:
If through corrosion (perforation) is not present, door 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”).

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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.
 This bulletin applies for 1 door repair or replacement. If both doors exhibit the corrosion they should be
evaluated individually and claimed on separates 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 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 paintcamp@vw.com. 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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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

2000-2006

All

All

All

All

Jetta Wagen

2000-2006

All

All

All

All

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

160 1)
Damage

Service Number:

HST

Damage Location (Depends on
Service No.)

--

061 or 063

Code
5729

0003

Parts Manufacturer

Golf (1J1), Jetta Wagen (1J6)

061 or 063 2)

Golf 9B1 (Brazil)

061 or 063 2)

Repair
Please use the following part number in “Outside Materials” 4)
2 Door Models – MU @ $12 per unit

LACKMATF: Paint and Materials

4 Door Model – 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
 L0020000: External Painting-metallic/2-layer
L0030000: External Painting-pearl color

2 Door Model
Claim Dollar Amount
4 Door Model
Claim Dollar Amount

 Use this for all body repair in this bulletin:
 A0041000: Body Shop repair no paint
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Replace
Please use the following part number in “Outside Materials” 4)
2 Door Models –MU @ $12 per unit

LACKMATF: Paint and Materials

4 Door Model –MU @ $12 per unit
Please use the following Labor Operation in “Outside Labor” 4)
 Select the appropriate Labor Operation
below:

2 Door Model

 L0010000: External Painting-straight color

Claim Dollar Amount

 L0020000: External Painting-metallic/2-layer

4 Door Model

 L0030000: External Painting-pearl color

Claim Dollar Amount

 Use this for all body repair in this bulletin:
 A0041000: Body Shop repair no paint
Causal Part:

L00#0000
Diagnostic Time 4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 00 TU max.

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU

NO
NO

01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2038887” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)

For vehicles outside of the Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation this Technical Bulletin is for
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.

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Required Parts and Tools
Repair
Part No:
AKD 476 KD 505
1J0 837 671 A / 672 A

Part Description

Quantity

Polyurethane Sealer

1

Door Seal (self-adhesive) Left or
Right

1

OR
Replace
1J3 831 056H / 055H

Golf (2-Door) Front Door Left or
Right

1

1J4 831 056H / 055H

Golf(4-Door) / Jetta Wagen Front
Door Left or Right

1

1J0 837 671 A / 672 A

Door Seal (self-adhesive) Left or
Right

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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Paint/Corrosion Claim Form

Dealer No.

400000

Repair
Order No.

910000

VIN (17-Digits)

9BWDE61J444000000

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

LB5N
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)

5729

0003

061

061

12.00

Dealer-owned paint shop?

Yes

Original paint material?

Yes

Description of Repair

Paint Labor Operation(s)

No
No
Time
Units

Mat'l
Units

Paint One New Front Door (2 Door Model) (S1)

57516150

190

22

Paint One New Front Door Trim Strip (S1)

66216150

20

1

51017153

110

Verify ALL Labor Operation Time Units
and Material Units

If both doors 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)

320

23

Time
Units

Remove and Install One Front Door

57511900

30

Front Door Replace (2 Door Model)

57515550

160

Body Cavity Seal Coat

51017501

30

All other parts should be claimed
separately in the SAGA claim

Full interactive forms can be found in the
foilowing location:
WISE > Resource Center > Forms > Paint/
Corrosion > TB# in the sub heading > Locate
form specific to the vehicle and the repair.
Outside Material
LACKMATF

Part Amount Subtotal

$

-

Total Paint Material Amount

$

276.00

Total Parts Amount

$

276.00

VW Representative
Authorization No.

Body Labor Subtotal
Total TU/MU

Authorization Date