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Technical Service Bulletin

70 Noises from headliner

United States 444 Volkswagen of America, Inc. (6444)

[Status | Released for publishing

Release date Mar 31, 2025

New customer code

Object of complaint Complaint type [Position]
body attachments and installations -> trim, trim panels and floor covering - noises, vibrations -> noise _|left

> sun shade guide rail trim ,

body attachments and installations -> trim, trim panels and floor covering - | component, automotive right

> sun shade guide rail trim fluids -> loose 9

body attachments and installations -> trim, trim panels and floor covering - |component, automotive

> roof headliner securing strip fluids -> loose

body attachments and installations -> trim components, protective molding, | component, automotive left
decoration, dirt deflector -> roof joint strip fluids -> loose

roof systems, special equipment -> sliding/tilting sunroof |noises, vibrations =| |
roof systems, special equipment -> panorama sliding sunroof noises, vibrations | |
body attachments and installations -> trim, trim panels and floor covering - noises, vibrations -> noise

> roof headliner ,

connections -> adhesive
body -> structure -> outer roof panel bond faulty | |
body -> structure -> reinforcement for roof paint, paintwork -> bubble
body -> structure -> reinforcement for roof component, automotive front
fluids -> damaged
body -> structure -> reinforcement for roof bulge surface ->
. . component, automotive

body -> structure -> reinforcement for roof fluids -> damaged rear

roof systems, special equipment -> sliding/tilting sunroof, panorama roof . F , A

actuator -> manual wind deflector adjustment noises, vibrations -> noise

roof systems, special equipment -> sliding/tilting sunroof, panorama roof

actuator -> sliding/tilting sunroof, panorama sunroof convenience functionality -> no function
opening/closing

roof systems, special equipment -> sliding/tilting sunroof -> sliding/tilting noises, vibrations ->

sunroof clamping strip chattering

roof systems, special equipment -> sliding/tilting sunroof -> sliding/tilting component, automotive

sunroof clamping strip fluids -> damaged

Object of complaint Complaint type [Position]
roof systems, special equipment -> sliding/tilting sunroof -> sliding/tilting component, automotive

sunroof clamping strip fluids -> loose

body attachments and installations -> trim components, protective molding, | dimensional accuracy -> right
decoration, dirt deflector -> roof joint strip flush dimension incorrect 3
New workshop code

Object of complaint Complaint type
body attachments and installations -> trim, trim panels and floor covering -> noises, vibrations -> front
roof headliner noise

Vehicle data

AT, S7, RS7

Sales types

Final drive code

aja |

aoa |

2 (

aozja |
a

aoafa |

aoa |

Q7, SQ7, Q8, SQ8, RSQ8

Sales types

Final drive code

aoa |

aoa fT

aja |

aoa |

aorta |

aofa |

aoa |

aoa |

aosfa [oR

A4, $4, Ad Allroad

Sales types

jew: faorfa |
jew: faozofa [|
jew: faozifa |
jew: faozfa |
jew: faozsfa |
jew: jaozafa |
jaw: jaosfa fF
A6, S6, A6 Allroad, RS6 Avant

Sales types

isa [aooifa [PR
CO CC
isa" faozafa [SiR
fear faoasfa [| sid SO Ci SC—S
A5, $5, RS5 Coupe, A5, S5, RS5 Sportback

Sales types
EA a a
Er Co
IF [aoa [Pd
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Technical Service Bulletin Transaction No.: 2044417/13
70 Noises from headliner Release date: Mar 31, 2025
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
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13 Revised title (Updated text)
Revised header (Updated models)
Revised Condition (Updated text)
Revised Technical Background (Updated text)
Revised Production Solution (Updated text)
Revised Service (Updated text, removed images)
Revised Warranty (Updated Labor Operations)
Revised Required Parts and Tools (Updated text, removed image)
12 06/12/2024 Revised header (Add model years)
Revised Warranty (Updated Labor Operations)
03/13/2024 Revised Warranty (Updated claim types)
Customer states:
+ Cracking noises from the roof area.
Technical Background
The fasteners of the T frame can cause noises because of relative movement.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
Before working through the following repair instructions, check whether this really triggers the noise
complaint, as the roof system can also be the source of the noise.
1. The following materials are needed for the repair: Non-woven adhesive tape D 004350A2

2. Remove the headliner trim
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Figure 4. Felt on T frame in area of fasteners.
Warranty
Claim Type: + If the vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational
only.
Damage Code: 0020

Labor Operations: | Check roof trim (noise localization) 7084 0199 Please bill according to
time required
Loosen and secure/remove and install roof trim 7084 09XX See SRT with
-or associated operations
7084 19XX
Modify roof trim 7084 4999 30 TU

Claim Comment: As per TSB 2044417/13
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 specified part numbers were correct at the time of publication.

If there is now a newer part number available in ETKA, this part number must be used.

The exception to this is if the TSB explicitly states that only the specified part number must be used.

Part Number Part Description Quantity

D 004350A2 Non-woven adhesive tape
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2044417) are subject to change and/or removal.
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