Technical Service Bulletin

26-18-03 - Gen 3 Phase 2B Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Replacement

Transaction No:

2051596/4

Release date:

9/6/2022

Condition
Applicable Vehicles
Model(s)

Passat, Jetta,
Beetle,
Beetle
Convertible
Golf, Golf
Sportwagen

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range
From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

All

All

All

2.0L TDI

2015

(CVCA)

2.0L TDI

2015

(CRUA)

Revision Table
Instance Number

Published Date

Version Number

Reason For Update

2051596/4

9/6/22

26-18-03

Update to Golf parts
table.

2051596/2

5/23/22

26-18-03

Update to procedure.

2051596/1

6/22/18

V261803

Original publication.

Prerequisites
1. Warranty Key USJ “GEN 3 Phase 2B Repair Kit” is present in ELSA.
2. 23Y8 closed in ELSA with only Step 2A performed according to Service History, or vehicle has
received a GEN 3 Phase 2B Repair Kit prior to 40,000 miles (automatic) or 70,000 miles (manual).
3. The vehicle has accumulated more than 70,000 miles, and the customer requests replacement of the
Emissions Control Module (DOC/DPF/SCR).

Technical Background
Some vehicles were part of the TDI Buyback and Remarketing program and received only the Step 2A
portion of the 23Y8 Action. Customers purchasing these vehicles are entitled to a no-charge replacement
of the Emissions Control Module (DOC/DPF/SCR) once the vehicle accumulates more than 70,000 miles.

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Technical Service Bulletin

26-18-03 - Gen 3 Phase 2B Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Replacement

Transaction No:

2051596/4

Release date:

9/6/2022

Production Solution
Not applicable.

Service
 Replace Emissions Control Module
(DOC/SCR/DPF):

Tip:
See Campaign 23Y8 Section G for additional
details. Only Section G applies to this action.
Inspect for TDI Emissions Modification – Proof
of Completion Label:
 If label is not present, install TDI Recall Proof of
Completion Label.



Tip:

 Clean a painted surface on the underside of the
hood surface next to the existing supplemental
Vehicle Emission Control Information Label or
Proof of Partial Completion Label where the
Proof of Completion Label is to be installed.

If the vehicle did not participate in the TDI Emissions  Fill out completely the Recall Code, Dealer
Modification Recall, this label should not be
Code, and Repair Date and affix the label.
installed.
Label must NOT cover any existing label(s).
 Apply clear overlay (provided on bottom of the
label backer).

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Technical Service Bulletin

26-18-03 - Gen 3 Phase 2B Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Replacement

Transaction No:

2051596/4

Release date:

9/6/2022

Warranty
Active VW Customer Mobility Program (VWCMP) loaner vehicles are eligible to receive $35 per day for
loaner expense reimbursement under warranty (refer to document VWS-14-03 for applicable labor
operation).
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies
and Procedures Manual 1)
Model(s)

Year(s)

Passat, Jetta,
Beetle, Beetle
Convertible

2015

Golf, Golf
Sportwagen

2015

Eng.
Code(s)
2.0L TDI
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
(CRUA)

Trans.
Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range
To

All

All

All

All

All

All

SAGA Coding
G14 1)

Claim Type:
Service Number:

S379
Parts
Manufacturer

Damage
Code
0055

HST

Damage Location (Depends on
Service No.)

--

Use applicable when indicated in
Elsa (L/R)

Passat

WWO 2)

Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf
Sportwagen

3ME 2)

Passat
Labor Operation 3) : Replace Particle Filter

26745599 = 10 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install
Particle Filter

26742999 = 670 TU

Jetta
Labor Operation 3) : Replace Particle Filter

26745599 = 10 TU
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publisher.

Technical Service Bulletin

26-18-03 - Gen 3 Phase 2B Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Replacement

Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install
Particle Filter

Transaction No:

2051596/4

Release date:

9/6/2022

26742699 = 670 TU

Beetle
Labor Operation 3) : Replace Particle Filter

26745599 = 10 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install
Particle Filter

26742799 = 690 TU

Beetle Convertible
Labor Operation 3) : Replace Particle Filter

26745599 = 10 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install
Particle Filter

26742899 = 760 TU

Golf
Labor Operation 3) : Replace Particle Filter

26745599 = 10 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install
Particle Filter

26742599 = 660 TU

Golf Sportwagen
Labor Operation 3) : Replace Particle Filter

26745599 = 10 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install
Particle Filter

26742599 = 660 TU

Causal Part:

Mark 2.0L Gen3 Phase 2B Kit as causal part
Diagnostic Time 4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = Actual GFF
print out

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU
01210004 = 00 TU

Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

YES

NO
NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2051596” in comment section of Warranty Claim.

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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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publisher.

Technical Service Bulletin

26-18-03 - Gen 3 Phase 2B Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Replacement

Transaction No:

2051596/4

Release date:

9/6/2022

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
Passat

Part No:

Part Description

Quantity

1K0298101FX

Passat - Gen 3 Phase 2B Kit

1.00

1K0298201B

Passat - Gen 3 Phase 2B Sub Kit

1.00

1K0253141S

Exhaust Clamp

1.00

WHT000729A

Noise Insulation Bolts

3.00

G 013A8JS0

Coolant

Up to 80.00

N 90761103

Nut - Shift Lever Bracket to Transmission
(manual transmission only)

1.00

N 90815903

Clip - Shift Cable to Transmission (manual
transmission only)

1.00

TDI Emissions Modification – Proof of
Completion Label

1.00 (if required)

CAMP TDI 2016_3B

*See parts appendix for the parts included in parts kits.
Part numbers are accurate at time of publication. Always refer to ETKA for the latest part
information.
Jetta, Beetle or Beetle Convertible

Part No:

Part Description

Quantity

1K0298101EX

Jetta/Beetle - Gen 3 Phase 2B Kit

1.00

1K0298201A

Jetta/Beetle - Gen 3 Phase 2B Sub Kit

1.00

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Technical Service Bulletin

26-18-03 - Gen 3 Phase 2B Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Replacement

Transaction No:

2051596/4

Release date:

9/6/2022

1K0253141S

Exhaust Clamp

1.00

WHT000729A

Noise Insulation Bolts

3.00

G 013A8JS0

Coolant

Up to 80.00

N 90761103

Nut - Shift Lever Bracket to Transmission
(manual transmission only)

1.00

N 90815903

Clip - Shift Cable to Transmission (manual
transmission only)

1.00

TDI Emissions Modification – Proof of
Completion Label

1.00 (if required)

CAMP TDI 2016_3B

*See parts appendix for the parts included in parts kits.
Part numbers are accurate at time of publication. Always refer to ETKA for the latest part
information.
Golf or Golf Sportwagen

Part No:

Part Description

Quantity

1K0298101GX