Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

Jetta
SportWagen

2009-2014

All

All

All

All

Condition
55 14 09 December 16, 2014 2038998
Corrosion on the Rear Lid around the License Plate Light
Edge corrosion on the rear lid around the license plate light (Figure 1 and 2).

Figure 1: corrosion on and around the license plate light - example 1K5, screw installation

Figure 2: corrosion on opening for the number plate light - example AJ5, clipped installation

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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.

Technical Background
Electrolytic corrosion around the license plate lights (opening/contact surface, inside and outside) because of
water ingress via the seal of the license plate lights.

In rare cases the seal of the rear window wiper shaft can leak (Figure 3, red arrows) and water ingress is possible
on the inside of the lift gate.

Figure 3

Production Solution
Not applicable.

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Service
Procedure:
1a. Repair (Remove corrosion and restore paint structure).
Only perform this operation if the total repair cost is 80% or less of the total replacement cost.
Or
1b. Replace the rear lid.

Note:
Steps 2-4 should be completed whether the rear lid is repaired or replaced.

2. Seal off contact surface and screw holes of license plate lights with butyl sealing cord (part number:
AKL 450 005 05)3. Replace the license plate lights - use part number with latest index.
3. Replacement of license plate lights.
4. Replace the seal for rear screen wiper shaft (part number 6Q6 955 758 A).

Repair
1a. Remove corrosion and restore paint structure
• Remove the license plate lights from the rear lid according to the repair manual. See Repair Group 94 in Elsa.
• Remove all trim panels from the rear lid to prepare for corrosion removal according to the repair manual. See
Repair Group 70 in Elsa.
• Remove the corrosion on the rear lid contact surface around the license plate light using a pneumatic brush
grinder (inside and outside).
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”).
• Prepare the rear lid for painting according to Volkswagen guidelines - it is not necessary to remove the glass.
• Apply a VOC compliant epoxy primer as an anti-corrosion treatment and primer (locally sourced).
• Re-paint the rear lid according to Volkswagen guidelines.

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1b. Replace the rear lid
• Paint the new rear lid according to the Volkswagen guidelines.
• Remove the original rear lid. See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Install the new rear lid. See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Replace the lock cylinder carrier (license plate light / release handle assembly). See Repair Group 55 in Elsa.
• Install all remaining 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. Additionally seal the contact surface of the license plate lights with butyl sealing cord (part number:
AKL 450 005 05).
• Apply butyl sealing cord (0.2 cm x 20 cm) on the contact surface and attachment area of the license plate lights
(Figure 4 and 5 in green).

Figure 4) example 1K5 - License plate light, butyl sealing cord areas

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Figure 5) example 1K5 –License plate light, contact surface and hole sealed with butyl sealing cord

3. Replacement of the license plate lights
• Install the new license plate lights in the rear lid according to the repair manual. See Repair Group 94 in Elsa.
• Remove any excess butyl sealing cord.
• Install all trim panels for the rear lid according to the repair manual. See Repair Group 70 in Elsa.

4. Replace the seal for rear wiper shaft
• Replace the seal for rear wiper shaft (part number 6Q6 955 758 A) according to the repair manual.
• Install all the removed parts according to the repair manual.

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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
SportWagen

2009-2014

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 SportWagen (1K5, AJ5)

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”
LACKMATF: Paint and Materials

4)

MU @ $12 per unit

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
Causal Part:

L00#0000
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Diagnostic Time

4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU

NO

01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2038998” 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_ref_table.pdf” for labor time reference.

Required Parts and Tools
Replace
Part number

Designation

1K9 827 025 B

Rear Lift Gate
Repair and Replace

AKL 450 005 05

Butyl sealing cord (Quantity 0.1)

6Q6 955 758 A

Rear Wiper Shaft Seal

1J5943021D*
1K9943021D*
License Plate Lights
3AF943021A*
*See ETKA for correct part application

For Special Tolls see Repair Manual.

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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)

3VWBA71K18M167634

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

LR9A

Dealer Labor Rate

If repeat repair, provide explanation in box below:

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 Labor Operation(s)

Paint lift gate

No
No
Time
Units

Mat'l
Units

55598703

130

51017133

190

6

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

Paint Subtotal

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

Repair/Replace Labor
Operation(s)

Description of Repair

320

6

Time
Units

Remove and install 2 rear lights

94292000

20

Remove and install rear lock mechanism

55571950

10

Remove and install rear lid trim

70921900

30

Remove and install rear emblem

66511900

20

Remove and install rear letterings

66502000

20

Remove corrosion on rear lift gate

55596300