Campaign - Fuel Line Insulator Installation
ConditionInstructions:
Perform this procedure on all applicable vehicle with the limited new vehicle warranty
RVU - Fuel Lines, Install Insulators (OU)
00 06 06 Oct. 18, 2006, 2013189
Tip:
This Technical Bulletin is in effect for 12 months from date of publication as listed above. After that date, this Technical Bulletin will expire and no longer be in effect. Procedure must be performed ONLY on applicable vehicles in Dealer inventory.
Requirements:
Vehicle must meet ALL of the following criteria:
1. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the (OU) code open on the ElsaWeb Campaign / Action Information inquiry screen on the day of repair.
2. Vehicle must be within the Limited New Vehicle Warranty.
3. Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Bulletin.
Technical Background
Fuel line resonance causing rattle under passenger side floor/dash area.
Production Solution
Added fuel line length as of VIN: 1K_7M047631 (Jetta) or 1K_7W086377 (new GTI).
Service
Input VIN into Elsa and check Campaign / Action Information inquiry screen for open Code (OU).
Check and install fuel line insulators, Part No. 06A141730A where indicated:
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove right side under body cover.
- Locate black fuel line inside frame channel.
Tip: Final position of insulators should be located inside frame channel where indicated (white arrows).
Installing Rear Insulator
- Remove foam insulating block at rear of frame channel.
- Slice insulator Part No. 06A141730A lengthwise on one side to enable installation onto fuel line.
- Install insulator, as shown.
- Apply tape or small tie-rap around insulator on line.
Tip:
Do Not apply tape or tie-rap tightly, the insulator must be able to slide on fuel line.
A soap/water mixture may be applied to the line to ease insulator installation.
- Move insulator into frame channel so that it is positioned half way between rear of channel and oval access hole as illustrated in picture 20- A203.
Installing Front Insulator
- Install insulator Part No. 06A141730A around the black fuel line through the oval access hole in the frame channel.
- Move the insulator forward into frame channel and position as illustrated in picture 20-A203.
Tip: Move insulator carefully so that it does not slide off of fuel line inside frame channel.
- Reinstall the foam insulating block at the rear of the frame channel.
- Install right side under body cover. Tighten fasteners to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.). - Verify noise is eliminated.
Tip: Contact VW Helpline with any questions at 1-800-678-2389.
Warranty
Required Vehicle Update Technical
Bulletin Time Requirements / Reimbursement
To ensure prompt and proper payment, be sure to enter, immediately upon completion of the repair work, the applicable reimbursement code listed below. Claims will only be paid for vehicles that show the (OU) code in the ElsaWeb Campaign Action Information screen on the day of repair.
(OU) Data Entry Procedure Use Claim Type RC
The system automatically enters parts and labor applicable to the above listed code.
For vehicles that, according to your information, cannot be corrected or reached, and one of the codes below best describe the reason, please enter one of the applicable codes into the system:
- OU 20 Customer Refused Repairs
- OU 30 Total Loss
- OU 40 Vehicle Stolen
- OU 50 Vehicle Exported
Additional Required Vehicle Update
Technical Bulletins
Some of the affected vehicles may be involved in additional Required Vehicle Update Technical Bulletins. Please check your ElsaWeb Campaign Action Information screen so that any additional required work can be done simultaneously.
Required Vehicle Update Technical
Bulletin Verification
For verification, always check the ElsaWeb Campaign Action Information screen. The ElsaWeb Campaign Action Information system is the only binding inquiry and verification system; other systems are not valid and may result in non-payment of a claim.
Help for Claim Input
For questions regarding claim input, contact the Warranty Helpline toll-free. Please do not contact the Campaign Helpline regarding claim input.
Required Customer Notification
Inform your customer in writing by recording on the Repair Order any and all work that was conducted on the vehicle, including any and all updates completed under this Technical Bulletin.
Required Parts and Tools