Technical Service Bulletin
91 Parking aid sensor bracket(s) separates from rear bumper
91 24 46 2068573/3 August 30, 2024. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 23-05 dated June
12, 2023 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

All Audi vehicles

2019 – 2024

All

Not Applicable

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision Date

Purpose

3

Revised Service (Adjusted customer statement and service
instructions)

-

Revised Warranty (Updated warranty table)
2

06/12/2023 Revised Header (Included all current models 2019 -2024)
Revised Parts and Tools (Adjusted epoxy quantity to 1 and removed
mixing nozzle)

1

12/01/2022 Initial publication

Customer states:
The rear parking aid sensor provides false warnings, is loose, or a warning is displayed for the rear parking aid
system.
Workshop findings:
The retaining plate for the parking sensor has come loose from the rear apron.

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Technical Background 1
The adhesive strength of the parking
aid bracket is not sufficient.
Over time, one or more of the sensor
mounts may separate from the rear
apron.

Figure 1: The parking aid mount has come loose.
It is possible for the parking aid
sensor(s) to issue false warnings when
the mounts start to separate.
For a customer concern relating to false
detection of obstacles it is important to
check each of the sensors on the rear
apron for correct installation.

Figure 2: The parking aid mount has come loose.

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Production Solution
Optimized process during production.

Service
If one or more of the sensor brackets has come loose from the rear bumper, use the steps below to re-attach the
mounts.
When billing, attach a photo of the concern to DOC-IT.
Prep work:
•

Remove the rear bumper cover according to the repair manual.

Note: If multiple brackets are loose, ensure each bracket stays in the same position. Each mount
needs to be re-bonded in the same position and orientation to the rear apron.
•

Remove the old adhesive tape from bonding surfaces of the rear apron and affected brackets.

•

Lightly sand/scuff the bonding surfaces of the apron and mount(s).

•

Clean the rear apron and mount(s) thoroughly with plastic cleaner D 009 401 04 or equivalent (isopropyl
alcohol) and allow to dry for 5 minutes.

•

Apply a thin coating of primer for plastic components D 822 150 A1 to rear apron and bracket, allow to dry
for 10 minutes.

•

Prepare all affected brackets up to this step prior to bonding.

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Tool Setup:
•

Special tool VAS 6614/C will be used to
complete this repair.

•

Inside there are 3 sets of holders in various
diameters to accommodate different size PDC
sensors.

•

Use the appropriately sized holder to center
and clamp the mounts.

Figure 3: VAS 6614/C contents.

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•

Slide parking aid bracket -6- onto centering
pin -3- (VAS 6614) and push through rear
apron -7- as seen in Figure 4.

•

Slide on counter hold tool -2- from outside
and tighten knurled nut slightly.

•

Align bracket -6- in correct position and
according to markings on rear apron.

•

Slide on clamp -4- and screw in knurled nut 5- but do not tighten yet.

Figure 4: VAS 6614 assembled with PDC mount on rear
apron.

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Bonding the mount(s):
Apply plastic adhesive D 180 KU2 A1 to areas
marked by arrows between the parking aid
bracket and rear apron (Figure 5).
•

The first 3-5 cm of adhesive from the mixing
nozzle may not be properly mixed and must
therefore be discarded.

Figure 5: Arrows mark location for adhesive.
•

Tighten knurled nut -3-.

•

This results in clamp -2- pushing tabs of
bracket -4- flat onto rear apron/spoiler -5-.

•

Perform this step for all affected brackets.

Figure 6: Mounts compressed to spoiler.
•

Allow a minimum drying time of 30 minutes before removing the jig.

•

The rear apron must be left undisturbed during this period and must not be moved.

•

Re-Install the rear bumper cover and confirm system operation.

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Warranty
Claim Type:

•

Service Number:

9175

Damage Code:

0018

Labor Operations:

Remove and install rear bumper cover

6369 19xx

See SRT with
associated operations

Re-attach 1 sensor bracket

9175 4999

50 TU

Re-attach each additional sensor
bracket

9175 5099

20 TU

Claim Comment:

If the vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.

As per TSB 2068573/3

All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures
Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.

Required Parts and Tools
The part numbers mentioned in this TSB are different from the ones listed in ETKA. Only use parts listed
in this TSB, this includes superseding part numbers!
Part Number

Part Description

Quantity

See ETKA

Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and Screws as needed per the Repair
Manual

See ETKA/ELSA

D180KU2A1

Plastic adhesive

1

D822150A1

Primer

0.1

D 00940104

Plastic cleaner or equivalent (isopropyl alcohol)

0.1

Tool Number

Tool Description

VAS 6614C

PDC holder tool set

VAS 5155

Hand cartridge gun

VAS 6160/VAS 6150

VAS tester with the current version of ODIS (Windows 10)

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Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2068573) are subject to change and/or removal.
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