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NHTSA ID Number: 10133442

Manufacturer Communication Number: Emissions Recall

TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-16


Summary

3.0L TDI vehicles were equipped with undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices which are not permitted by emissions regulations. Install updated engine control module (ECM) software, transmission control module (TCM) software and hardware to bring affected vehicles into regulatory compliance. Updated work procedure and added link to repair video.


Left and Right SCR hanging
straps: = 0.00 mm,
install without tension.
If necessary, loosen the
bolts at the left and right
SCR Cat hanging straps and adjust the
brackets until = 0.00
mm. The SCR Catalyst
hanging straps are installed
tension free.

Tighten the two
hanging
strap
bracket bolts
to 60 Nm.

Tighten the two
hanging
strap
bracket bolts
to 23 Nm.

If necessary, align the tailpipes by first loosening
the screw-type clamp on the tail pipes.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Adjust the tailpipes to the specifications below.

o

Dimension -a- = 20 mm minimum.

o

Dimension -b- = align evenly.

Once the tail pipe is properly aligned to the
bumper cover, tighten the screw-type clamps
to 60 Nm.

NOTE

Lay a cloth below to catch any escaping
AdBlue reducing agent.

Make certain the electrical connector is
installed into the new Reducing Agent Injector
-N474- before disconnecting the AdBlue
reducing agent feed hose. This will reduce the
possibility of contaminating the electrical
connection with AdBlue.

Part Number
4H0 131 113 A

Description

Quantity

Injector For Reduction
Agent

1

Disconnect the connector from the existing
Reducing Agent Injector -N474- .

Connect the connector to the new Reducing
Agent Injector -N474- and set it aside.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Make certain the electrical connector is installed
into the new Reducing Agent Injector before
disconnecting the AdBlue reducing agent feed
hose.
This will reduce the possibility of
contaminating the electrical connection with
AdBlue.

Remove the AdBlue reducing agent feed hose
by pressing the release clasps and
remove the reducing agent hose .

Connect the AdBlue reducing agent hose to
the new Reducing Agent Injector -N474- .

Install the new Reducing Agent Injector -N474into the SCR Catalyst pipe ensuring that the tabs
in the Injector fit into the corresponding
mounts in the SCR catalytic converter.

TIP
The gasket comes pre-installed on the new Injector.
Verify the new gasket is present and seated properly
before installation.

Install a new retaining clamp and tighten the
bolt to 5 Nm.

Part Number
3C0 253 725

Description

Quantity

Retaining Clamp

1

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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NOTE

Coat new PM Sensor and the existing NOx #2
Sensor threads with hot bolt paste. Paste must
not get on to slits of sensor body. Refer to the
Parts Catalog.

The sensor wires must always be attached at
the same location as removed when installing.
Do not let the sensor wires come in contact with
the exhaust pipe.

Install the new PM Sensor -G784- and tighten
to 50 Nm.

Remove the plastic bag (or equivalent) from the
NOx #2 sensor , install and tighten to 50 Nm.

Part Number
059 906 261

Description

Quantity

PM Sensor

1

Recover all retention clips from the removed PM
Sensor and NOx #2 Sensor harnesses and install
them into the appropriate locations on the chassis.
A new tie strap may be required for some of the
retention clips (shop supply).

Install the PM Sensor control module
-G784- and the nuts . Tighten to 6 Nm.

Reconnect the PM Sensor connector .

Capture a single photo showing both the new SCR
Catalyst and the new PM Sensor and upload the
photo to the TDI IN-FORM Tool.

See the example photo for proper orientation and
This photo can be
preferred photo angle.
captured in the air during the repair, or on the
ground after the repair as shown.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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If equipped with air suspension:

Switch the electrical parking brake off.

Switch the ignition on.

Press the LOCK button in the center console for
five seconds.
o

Disengage the Vehicle Lift Mode.

Proceed to Section F

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Section F – Software Update Procedure
NOTE
Prior to launching the VAS Diagnostic Tester and starting an update, ensure the following conditions are
met;
The ODIS software is completely up to date.

Refer to the “Alerts” section on ServiceNet home page for the current ODIS version.

The battery charger is connected to the vehicle battery and remains connected for the duration of
the software update.

Battery voltage must remain above 12.5 volts for the duration of the software update. Failure to
do so may cause the update to fail, which could result in damage to the control module. Control
modules damaged by insufficient voltage will not be covered.

The screen saver and power saving settings are off.

Failure to do so may result in the tester entering power save mode during the software update,
which could result in damage to the control module.

The VAS Diagnostic Tester is plugged in using the supplied power adapters.

Under no circumstances should the tester be used on battery power alone during the software
update. Failure to do so may result in the tester powering off during the update, which could
result in damage to the control module.

If using the Bluetooth VAS 5054A transmitter head, it is connected to the tester with a USB cable.
NOTE
Using Bluetooth for this action is PROHIBITED!
Damage caused to electronic components (e.g. ECM, TCM, etc.) during the SVM flash process is not covered.

Performing a software update using a Bluetooth connection increases the risk of losing
connection during the update, which could result in damage to the control module.
It also greatly increases the time required to perform the update. Requests for additional time
or parts will be denied if the GFF log shows the update was performed using Bluetooth.

The Bluetooth function of the scan tool is physically switched off .

VAS 6150 & VAS 6150A

VAS 6150B

VAS 6150C

(Front panel behind handle)

(Right side behind WIRELESS door)

(Left side behind SC/EX door)

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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WARNING
Radiator Fan(s) may cycle ON high speed during the Update Process! There is a serious risk that personal injury
may result if contact is made with spinning fan blades. Keep hands and all objects away from Radiator Fan(s) during
Update Process!
TIP
To Update-Programming using SVM, review and follow instructions in Technical Bulletin 2014603: Software Version
Management (SVM) Operating Instructions.
The SVM Process must be completed in its entirety so the database receives the update confirmation response. A
warranty claim may not be reimbursed if there is no confirmation response to support the claim.
Things to check before starting Software Version
Management (SVM):

Check and confirm that you have a LAN
connection .

Within the Connection Tab, verify that
the
Connection
type(s)
display
“Internet” .

Start a connections test and
verify that all connections pass.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Open the hood.

Open the battery cover.

Attach the GRX3000VAS Tester/Charger (or
equivalent) to the vehicle battery jump point and
ground jump point.

Switch the ignition on.

Apply the parking brake.

Switch the headlights off.

Connect the VAS6150X Diagnostic Tester (or
equivalent) to the vehicle.

Start the ODIS program.
NOTE

STOP!
All TDI flashes MUST be completed during a single,
standalone ODIS Diagnostic Session. You MUST fully
complete this campaign and send all GFF Paperless
logs before beginning any other campaigns or
operations. You MUST also conclude any other
campaigns or operations that have been started and
end the corresponding diagnostic session and send all
GFF Paperless logs before beginning this operation.
Failure to independently separate the ODIS diagnostic
session for this campaign will cause problems updating
the FAZIT server in Germany and will delay if not
negate the payment of the emissions modification.
IMPORTANT!
If there are any ODIS “Hot-Fix” patches installed, they
MUST be removed from the scan tool before beginning
this operation. ODIS “Hot-Fix” patches may affect the
flash process.

At this time, refer to the “Alerts” section of
ServiceNet to verify that the most recent
version of ODIS Software is loaded to the
VAS6150X Diagnostic Tester (or equivalent).
Failure to flash the vehicle using the most recent
version of ODIS Diagnostic Software will cause
faults in certain features of the flash operation.

Failure to validate the ODIS Diagnostic version
before flashing the vehicle may result in flash
failure, and may delay if not negate the payment
of the emissions modification.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
November 2017

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Confirm that scan tool is communicating with the
diagnostic head by USB .

If the Bluetooth symbol is shown then disconnect the diagnostic
head from the vehicle and reconnect the
USB cable to the diagnostic head and
then reattach to the vehicle.

Upon ODIS startup, verify the “Diagnosis”
operating mode is selected .
NOTE

KESSY Vehicles!
It is REQUIRED to insert the key into the reader coil
, or place the key in the closest proximity
possible to the reader coil throughout the flash process.

NOTE
Before, during, and after the flash process and control
module interrogation phases, any number of instrument
cluster warning indicators (glow plug, check engine,
brake, ABS, etc) may illuminate, flash, or otherwise turn
on and off. It is also possible that other interior or
exterior components such as radio/infotainment
system, lamps, etc. may turn on and off. This is a
normal condition during this process. The illumination
of instrument cluster lamps (etc) will cease once the
ODIS session has ended and the ODIS diagnostic tool
is disconnected from the data port.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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NOTE
RISK of Scan Tool Damage!
Do not leave the scan tool on the windshield during the
flash process, as it is possible that the windshield
wipers may cycle.

Once the GFF scan is complete, select “Special
functions”.

Select the test plan “Adapt software, diesel,
exhaust EA189 action 23XX” .

Select “Perform test” .
NOTE
RISK of Improper Repair!

DO NOT SELECT the normal test plan for
“Adapting Software”.

ONLY SELECT the test plan “Adapt software,
diesel, exhaust EA189 action 23XX” to
perform this repair.

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