Technical Service Bulletin

94-23-01 - Headlamp: Rubber lip-seal (between headlight and fender)
loose

Transaction
No:

2069487/1

Release date:

2/15/2023

Condition
Applicable Vehicles
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range
From

VIN Range To

Golf R, GTI

2022, 2023

All

All

All

All

Revision Table
Instance Number

Published Date

Version Number

2069487/1

2/15/2023

94-23-01

Reason For Update
Original publication.

Technical Background
Incorrect assembly of the rubber lip/seal in the assembly process. This can result in damage to the
locking lug. As a result of the damage to the locking lug, the rubber lip/seal comes loose or protrudes.
This procedure will help and eliminate the need for headlamp replacement.
Note:
Headlamp assembly replacements with this concern could be subjected to debiting upon review.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

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Technical Service Bulletin

94-23-01 - Headlamp: Rubber lip-seal (between headlight and fender)
loose

Transaction
No:

2069487/1

Release date:

2/15/2023

Service
Glue the rubber lip/seal.
The rubber lip/seal (see Figure 1, red arrow) between the headlamp and the fender (left/right) is
loose/detaching/is off.

Figure 1.
Procedure for gluing the rubber lip/seal:
Prepare rubber lip/seal:


Remove headlamp assembly. See repair manual Group 94 in Elsa.



Thoroughly clean the adhesive surface of the rubber lip/seal with isopropanol/water (mixing ratio:
50/50). Air the adhesive surface well. PN# D--009-40-104.

Note:
Use only 91%+ Isopropyl alcohol as a cleaner (9% water). Always allow cleaner to fully evaporate prior to
starting the installation. Do not use Isopropyl with any additional surfactants (cleaners) or additives
(scents). All installation areas must be completely free of any detergent, wax or detailing residue for
proper adhesion.

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Technical Service Bulletin

94-23-01 - Headlamp: Rubber lip-seal (between headlight and fender)
loose



Transaction
No:

2069487/1

Release date:

2/15/2023

Shake adhesion promoter/plastic primer (D 181220A1) well before use. Apply thinly and evenly
with a sponge brush (see figure 2, part number: D 009 500 25) to the adhesive surface of the
seal. Flash-off time 3min.

Figure 2.


Remove approximately 20 cm of adhesive tape (see figure 3, part number: D 438P11M3). Apply
the adhesive tape to the primed surface of the rubber lip/seal and press firmly.

Figure 3.
Tip:
One roll of double sided tape will do approximately 30 vehicles.

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Technical Service Bulletin

94-23-01 - Headlamp: Rubber lip-seal (between headlight and fender)
loose

Transaction
No:

2069487/1

Release date:

2/15/2023

Prepare headlamps:


Thoroughly clean the adhesive surface on the headlamp with isopropanol/water (mixing ratio:
50/50). Allow the adhesive surface to dry well.



Remove the liner/protective film from the adhesive tape on the rubber lip/seal (see figure 4, red).



Apply the rubber lip/seal with adhesive tape to the headlamp and press firmly (see figure 5).

Note:
After 30 minutes, the final bonding strength of the adhesive tape is about 80%.

Figure 4.


Figure 5.

Re-install headlight assembly according to ⇒ Workshop Manual.

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Technical Service Bulletin

94-23-01 - Headlamp: Rubber lip-seal (between headlight and fender)
loose

Transaction
No:

2069487/1

Release date:

2/15/2023

Warranty
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 R, GTI

2022, 2023

All

All

All

All

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type 1)

Service Number:

9415

Damage

HST

Code
0018

-Golf R, GTI

Parts Manufacturer

Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)
001 = Left
002 = Right
WG8

If one headlamp is affected:
Labor Operation 3) : Headlight assembly
remove+Install

94151950 = 20 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Radiator grill remove+install

66051900 = 20 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Front bumper cover
remove+install

63295040 = 40 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Repair headlight

94154199 = 20 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Headlight assembly adjusted

94151650 = 20 TU

If both headlamps are affected:
Labor Operation 3) : Headlight assemblies
remove+Install

94152050 = 40 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Radiator grill remove+install

66051900 = 20 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Front bumper cover
remove+install

63295040 = 40 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Repair both headlights

94154299 = 30 TU
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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

94-23-01 - Headlamp: Rubber lip-seal (between headlight and fender)
loose

Labor Operation 3) : Headlight assembly adjusted

94151650 = 20 TU

Causal Part: Select labor operation

9415****

Transaction
No:

2069487/1

Release date:

2/15/2023

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 2069487” 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
Part No:

Part Description

Quantity

D 438P11M3

Adhesive tape

.33

D 009 500 25

Sponge brush

1

D 181220A1

Adhesion promoter/Plastic primer

.33

D--009-40-104

91%+ Isopropyl alcohol

.33

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