Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year(s)

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

Golf
Sportwagen,
Golf Alltrack

2015-2017

All

All

AU_FM500001

AU_HM506971

Condition
60 16 09 November 22, 2016 2045816
Water Leak from Panoramic Sunroof (U.S. Only)
Verify the customer complaint. Water leaks may occur around the perimeter of the sunroof frame, between the
frame and body of vehicle (See Figure 1). Water may also be found leaking through the sunroof cable guides in
the sunroof frame (See Figure 2).

Figure 1: water leaking between sunroof frame and body

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Figure 2: water leaking through sunroof cable guides
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 New Vehicle Limited Warranty this Technical Bulletin is for information only.

Technical Background
Incorrect rework in production of the welding points of the sunroof frame area. Spot welds around the perimeter of
the sunroof opening may be too large. This prevents the outer sunroof seal from properly adhering to the body of
the vehicle, allowing water to leak through the seal.
Insufficient cleaning process prior to applying outer sunroof seal. The sunroof frame opening may have been
improperly cleaned prior to application of the acrylic tape on the outer sunroof seal. This prevents the outer
sunroof seal from properly adhering to the body of the vehicle, allowing water to leak through the seal.

Production Solution
Improved rework process in production as of VIN AU_HM506971.

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Service

Note:
Please also refer to TSB 2045672 Water Leaks from the Rear of the Panoramic Sunroof.
Procedure:
 Remove the headliner. See repair manual group 70 in ELSA.
 Verify that water is leaking around the outside edge of the sunroof frame, or through the sunroof cable guides
(See Figures 1 and 2).
Tip:
If water is not leaking around the outer edge of the sunroof frame, or through the sunroof cable guides this bulletin
does not apply. Further diagnosis is required.
 Remove the sunroof frame. See repair manual group 60 in ELSA.
 Remove the outer sunroof seal and inspect the spot welds around the inside edge of the body flange.
 If large spot welds are found (See Figure 3), grind the weld(s) down smooth and repaint the area(s).

Figure 3, large spot weld

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Tip:
If spot welds are already smooth, proceed to the next step.
 Thoroughly clean the body flange using cleaning solution D 00940104 and a microfiber cloth.
 Install a new outer sunroof seal according to the repair instructions in ELSA. See repair manual group 60 in
ELSA.
 Reinstall the sunroof frame. See repair manual group 60 in ELSA.
 Water test the vehicle to verify there are no further water leaks.
 Reinstall the headliner. See repair manual group 70 in ELSA.

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Warranty
Note:
Documentation required: 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 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.

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
Sportwagen,
Golf Alltrack

2015-2017

All

All

AU_FM500001

AU_HM506971

SAGA Coding
Use applicable Claim Type 1)

Claim Type:

Damage

Service Number:

Code

5103

0050

Parts Manufacturer

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)

--

Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)

Golf Sportwagen, Golf Alltrack

3ME 2)

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 part number in “Outside Labor”
L0010000: External Painting-straight color
L0020000: External Painting-metallic/2-layer

Claim Dollar Amount

L0030000: External Painting-pearl color
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Use this for all body repair in this bulletin:

Claim Dollar Amount

A0041000: Body Shop repair no paint
Causal Part: Select Labor Operation

A0041000
Diagnostic Time 4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 00 TU max.

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU
01210004 = 00 TU

Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 20 TU max.

NO
NO
YES

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2045816” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)

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

2)

Code per warranty vendor code policy.

3)

Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.

4)

Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual. See attachment
“srt_reference_table.pdf” for labor time reference.

Required Parts and Tools
Part No:

Part Description

Quantity

5G9 877 459 A

Sunroof Seal

1

D 00940104

Cleaning Solution

0.5

For Special Tools see Repair Manual.

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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.

Document Control Revision Table
Instance Number

Published Date

Version Number

Reason For Update

2045816/1

November 22, 2016

V601609

Original Publication.

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