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Technical Service Bulletin

66 Front radiator grille incorrect and front license plate holder missing from vehicle

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

[Status | Released for publishing

Release date May 19, 2025

New customer code

Object of complaint Complaint type [Position |
. ; component, automotive

body -> vehicle front, back -> hood lock carrier fluids -> deformed front

body -> vehicle front, back -> lock carrier cover component, automotive front

fluids -> incorrect

body attachments and installations -> spoiler, vent grille, retainers -> air component, automotive left

intake grille in bumper fluids -> incorrect

body attachments and installations -> spoiler, vent grille, retainers -> air component, automotive right

intake grille in bumper fluids -> incorrect 9

body attachments and installations -> spoiler, vent grille, retainers -> component, automotive

. ‘ : i center

radiator grille fluids -> incorrect

body attachments and installations -> spoiler, vent grille, retainers -> component, automotive

radiator grille front trim fluids -> incorrect

body attachments and installations -> trim components, protective component, automotive left

molding, decoration, dirt deflector -> radiator grille trim molding fluids -> missing

body attachments and installations -> trim components, protective component, automotive right

molding, decoration, dirt deflector -> radiator grille trim molding fluids -> missing g

body attachments and installations -> trim components, protective component, automotive left center

molding, decoration, dirt deflector -> radiator grille trim molding fluids -> missing

body attachments and installations -> trim components, protective component, automotive right

molding, decoration, dirt deflector -> radiator grille trim molding fluids -> missing center

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Technical Service Bulletin Transaction No.: 2078020/1
66 Front radiator grille incorrect and front license plate holder missing from vehicle Release date: May 19, 2025
Condition
Customer states: 6 i X dd.
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Figure 1. Incorrect grille on the Q5 with Advanced Line trim.
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Figure 2. Normal location of grille openings. Openings missing.
Technical Background
Due to a production error an incorrect front radiator grille was installed on the vehicle. This error also led to the
omission of the front license plate bracket.
Production Solution

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Service
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Figure 5. Lower tab removal.
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6. Using two N 10547902 self-tapping ‘a , P i
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bracket and insert the screws first through | y 7/4 a
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Figure 10. Screwing the right lower license plate and bracket into
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Figure 15. License plate bracket and license plate attachment
completed.
Warranty
Claim Type: © 12i
+ If the vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.
Damage Code: 0038
Labor Operations: Modify front license plate bracket and install 66835599 |20TU
Claim Comment: As per TSB 2078020/1
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 than the ones listed in ETKA. Only use parts listed in this
TSB, this includes superseding part numbers!
Part Number Part Description Jauantity |
8MA807285 9B9 Front license plate bracket — Satin black

N 90915901 2
5 x 14 self-tapping screw
N 10547902 2
6 x 35 self-tapping screw
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2078020) are subject to change and/or removal.
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