Atlas

WWO 2)

Labor Operation 3) : Catalytic converter
remove+reinstall

26731990 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3) : Shield remove+reinstall

26121990 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3) : Intake manifold
remove+reinstall (upper part only)

24471990 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3) : Air hose remove+reinstall

24381940 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3) : Battery Charge

27068950 = See Elsa for the latest time units

Labor Operation 3) : Update Programming

See GFF Time expenditure

Causal Part: Catalytic Converter

3QF 254 500 MX or 3QF 253 059 PX
Diagnostic Time 4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 50 TU max

YES

Road Test

01210004 = 10 TU

YES

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Technical Service Bulletin

01-20-01 - Catalyst Replacement with Updated Programming DTCs
P0420, P0430, P0456, P2096, P2097, P2098, or P2099

Technical Diagnosis

Transaction No:

2058261/1

Release date:

2/18/2020

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2058261” 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.

Note:
For Atlas models setting DTCs P0456, P2096, P2097, P2098, or P2099:
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies
and Procedures Manual 1)
Model(s)

Year(s)

Atlas

2018 - 2019

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range
From

VIN Range To

All

CA_JC000001

CA_KC999999

3.6L
(CDVC)
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type 1)

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service
No.)

-

-

Damage
Service Number:
Code
2470

0039

Parts Manufacturer

Atlas

WWO 2)

Labor Operation 3) : Catalytic converter
remove+reinstall

26731990 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3) : Shield remove+reinstall

26121990 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3) : Intake manifold
remove+reinstall (upper part only)

24471990 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3) : Air hose remove+reinstall

24381940 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3) : Battery Charge

27068950 = See Elsa for the latest time units
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time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
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Technical Service Bulletin

01-20-01 - Catalyst Replacement with Updated Programming DTCs
P0420, P0430, P0456, P2096, P2097, P2098, or P2099

Transaction No:

2058261/1

Release date:

2/18/2020

Labor Operation 3) : Update Programming

See GFF Time expenditure

Causal Part: Select Labor Operation

01500000
Diagnostic Time 4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 50 TU max

YES

Road Test

01210004 = 10 TU

YES

Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2058261” 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.

Required Parts and Tools
Part No:

Part Description

Quantity

3QF 254 500 MX

Catalytic Converter

1

N 102 861 08

Nut (at front of Catalyst)

6

WHT 000 729 A

Bolt (for Heat Shield)

3

3C0 253 115

Gasket (at front of Catalyst)

As needed (max 2)

1K0 253 147 F

Retaining Ring (at rear of catalyst
pipe)

As needed (max 1)

03H 133 237 J

Large seal (for Intake Manifold)

As needed (max 2)

03H 133 237 G

Small seal (for Intake Manifold)

As needed (max 4)

or
3QF 253 059 PX

Part numbers are accurate at time of publication. Always refer to ETKA for the latest part
information.

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time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
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Technical Service Bulletin

01-20-01 - Catalyst Replacement with Updated Programming DTCs
P0420, P0430, P0456, P2096, P2097, P2098, or P2099

Tool Description

Transaction No:

2058261/1

Release date:

2/18/2020

Tool No:
GRX3000VAS

Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger

or
MTRMSP0702 battery maintainer/charger
VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X and

VAS Diagnostic Tool
ODIS Service with: current online updates
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm

VAG1331A or equivalent

Elbow Assembly Tool

T10118

Ratchet Insert Bit ( to aid in engine oil dipstick
removal)
Ring Wrench 7-Piece Set

3337 or equivalent O2 socket

Hot bolt paste

Refer to the Parts Catalog

Tool numbers are accurate at time of publication. Always refer to ELSA for the latest tool
information.

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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OWNER INFORMATION ABOUT CONTROL MODULE TUNING*
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
REPROGRAMMING (REFLASHING) OF CONTROL MODULE(S)
*) “TUNING” is described as the addition of or modification of any component which causes a
Volkswagen vehicle to perform outside the normal parameters and specifications approved by
Volkswagen Group of America / Volkswagen Group Canada.

Date:
Dealer Number:
Vehicle Identification Number:
Repair Order Number:
Dealer stamp

I

, owner or driver of the above identified Volkswagen, confirm:

- “Tuning” as described above (especially power increasing modifications) has NOT been
performed on my vehicle.
- “Tuning” as described above has been performed on my vehicle and the following components
were modified or installed:

TUNING was performed by (Please provide Company name and telephone number, if you wish us
to contact them):

I understand that if my Control Module is determined to have been tuned, any damage caused by
the tuning of the Control Module (including adverse emissions consequences) will not be covered
by VWGoA / VGC warranties.
I am permitting an authorized Volkswagen Dealer to reflash (update) my Control Module, and by
doing so, I understand that this process will automatically overwrite (destroy) and permanently
delete any tuning program that was previously installed on the Control Module of my Volkswagen
vehicle.
By signing below, I fully acknowledge and understand that the tuning program will not be restored
and VWGoA / VGC, will not be liable in any way for the loss of tuning data.

Signature of Customer
E

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intellectual property rights of VGoA / VGCA Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or
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