Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

Jetta Wagon

2001 – 2006

All

All

All

All

Condition
55 14 05 December 5, 2014 2038994
Corrosion in Corner Area of Rear Lid towards Rear Lights
Corrosion in the corner area of the rear lid towards the rear lights (Figure 1).

Figure 1 - Red circles - corrosion on the rear lid
Hatch area - possible fold corrosion on the rear lid
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 Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation this Technical Bulletin is for information
only.

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Technical Background
• Insufficient fine seam sealing.
• Edges on the inner panel too sharp.
• Heavy load on corners by relative movement.

Production Solution
Corrections in the production process after discovering deviations.

Service
1. Replace the rear lid.
Or
2. Repair the rear lid. Only perform this operation if the total repair cost is 80% or less of the total replacement
cost.

1. Replace the rear lid:
If the lower fold area of the inner rear lid exhibits through-corrosion (perforation) (see Figure 2), DO NOT repair,
Install a new rear lid.

Figure 2

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• Remove all necessary parts/trim pieces of the original rear lid. See Repair Group 70 and Repair Group 55 in
Elsa.
• Remove the rear window from the original rear lid. See Repair Group 64 in Elsa.
PERFORM THE WELDING STEP DESCRIBED BELOW AT THIS POINT
• Apply a VOC compliant epoxy primer as an anti-corrosion treatment and primer (locally sourced).
• Paint the rear lid according to Volkswagen guidelines.
• Remove the original rear lid. See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Install the new rear lid. See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Install the window in the new rear lid. See Repair Group 64 in Elsa.
• Install all parts/ trim pieces previously removed. See Repair Group 70 and Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Adjust the rear lid fit according to the repair manual. See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.

2. Repair the rear lid:
Before the repair, check the fold area of the inner rear lid. If the lower fold area of the inner rear lid
exhibits through-corrosion (perforation) (see Figure 2), DO NOT repair and install a new rear lid.
• Remove all necessary parts/trim parts from the rear lid. See Repair Group 70 and Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Remove the rear window from the rear lid. See Repair Group 64 in Elsa.
• Remove the rear lid. See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Remove the corrosion with a pneumatic brush grinder. Make sure that the folds of the rear lid do not get
damaged.
Note:
If through-corrosion (perforation) is not present, rear lid replacement will only be accepted if it qualifies per the
Reimbursement Policy section of the Warranty Policies and Procedure Manual. This section provides important
guidelines when considering component repair vs. replacement options (the “80% rule”).
PERFORM THE WELDING STEP DESCRIBED BELOW AT THIS POINT
• If necessary, modify the welding seam without damaging the folds. Thoroughly clean the area.
• Apply a VOC compliant epoxy primer as an anti-corrosion treatment and primer (locally sourced).
• Re-paint the rear lid according to Volkswagen guidelines.
• Install the rear lid. See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Install the window in the rear lid. See Repair Group 64 in Elsa.
• Install all parts/ trim pieces previously removed. See Repair Group 70 and Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Adjust the rear lid according to the repair manual. See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
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Welding
• MIG weld the corners of the rear lid (see Figure 3, red outline). Make sure that all three panels are connected
with each other in the contact area of the rear lid (Figure 4, arrows).

Figure 3

Figure 4

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Warranty
Note:
• Dealers may complete the repair as described without prior authorization (through a WISE Warranty Repair
Acceptance request).
• Documentation required: Clear pictures, 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 the time of publication. The time
units and/or material units may differ if the repair catalogue is updated. The information in the repair catalogue
applies, except for the open time items (labor operations ending in 99) which are calculated at actual time
multiplied by the body shop labor rate. The material allowance (Paint material price per unit) is subject to
change. Refer to WISE > Resource Center > Forms > Paint/Corrosion for the most current forms.
• This section is applicable for vehicles within the terms of Volkswagen’s Limited Warranty Against Corrosion
Perforation. For vehicles outside the terms of the Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation this section is
for information only.
• This bulletin may be provided to outside shops to ensure the proper repair is completed.
Note:
Claim Processing Options
Option 1: Utilize the attached form examples and interactive forms on WISE to assist with calculating the
reimbursement amounts. This will expedite the claim review process and reduce the time to pay the claim.
Note that miscalculations are subject to claim adjustment.
For the complete set of pre-populated Paint/Corrosion Claim Form templates associated with this Technical
Bulletin, refer to WISE > Resource Center > Forms > Paint/Corrosion.
Option 2: Email repair estimates to paintcamp@vw.com. The Paint and Corrosion Team will calculate the
warranty allowance and complete the required form(s) on behalf of the dealer.

To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

Jetta Wagon

2001-2006

All

All

All

All

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

1)

160

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Damage
Service Number:

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)

--

030

Code
5559

0003

Parts Manufacturer

Jetta Wagon (1J6)

030

2)

Repair
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 Labor Operation in “Outside Labor”

4)

Select the appropriate Labor Operation below:
- L0010000: External Painting-straight color
Claim Dollar Amount
- L0020000: External Painting-metallic/2-layer
- L0030000: External Painting-pearl color
Use this for all body repair in this bulletin:
Claim Dollar Amount
- A0041000: Body Shop repair no paint
Replace
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 Labor Operation in “Outside Labor”

4)

Select the appropriate Labor Operation below:
- L0010000: External Painting-straight color
Claim Dollar Amount
- L0020000: External Painting-metallic/2-layer
- L0030000: External Painting-pearl color
Use this for all body repair in this bulletin:
Claim Dollar Amount
- A0041000: Body Shop repair no paint
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Causal Part:

L00#0000
Diagnostic Time

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 00 TU max.

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU

4)

NO
NO

01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2038994” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)

For Vehicles outside the Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation this bulletin is information only

2)

Corrosion claim vendor code will be the damage location.

3)

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

4)

Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.

5)

See attachment “srt_reference_table.pdf” for labor time reference.

Required Parts and Tools
Replacement
Part number

Description

1J9 827 025 AD

Rear Lid
Repair and Replacement

Part number

Description

DH 009 100

1K Window Adhesive

For Special Tools see repair Manual.

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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Paint/Corrosion Claim Form

400000

Dealer No.
Repair
Order No.

910000

VIN (17-Digits)

If repeat repair, provide explanation in box below:

WVWSK61J83W000000

Color No. (4-digit ElsaPro Paint No.)

LA7W

Dealer Labor Rate

100.00

Paint material price per unit

Service No.

Damage
Code

Dmg
Loc

Part manufacturer
(Vendor Code)

5559

0003

030

030

12.00

Dealer-owned paint shop?

Yes

Original paint material?

Yes

Description of Repair

Paint liftgate

Paint Labor Operation(s)

No
No
Time
Units

Mat'l
Units

55597973

160

51017173

160

8

Verify ALL Labor Operation Time Units
and Material Units

Note: Authorization and claim reimbursement are contingent on the usage of original
parts for the repair

Body Painting Prep Time

The vehicle history must be checked for any previous damage. Digital photographs must be included with the repair order per VWoA instructions. If there is a
sublet invoice for painting, the invoice amount must be split between outside (sublet) labor and outside (sublet) material.

Part Number

Part Description

EPOXY

Part Qty

Epoxy Primer

Part Price
per Unit

1 $

Total Part
Price

40.00

Example Part Qty and Part Price per Unit only
All other parts should be claimed separately in
the SAGA claim

Description of Repair

Outside Material

55591920

110

Remove and install rear upper lock

55561970