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Campaign 94E4 - Repairing Headlights (NVLW)

94E4 UPDATE - Repairing Headlights (NVLW)

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February 14, 2012.

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11 - 50 dated July 12, 2011 for reasons listed below.





Affected Vehicles





Condition
This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle:

On Audi A3 vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that a clip on the headlight contacts the fender. This can cause paintwork damage.

This Update is in effect until removed.

Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:

^ Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 94E4 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair.

^ Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

^ Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin.

^ Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale.

Technical Background

A clip on the headlight contacts the fender.

Production Solution

Remove clip on both headlights and apply cavity-sealing wax.





1. Open hood.





2. Apply screwdriver and remove clip with a gentle tap (left and right headlight).

3. Spray any abrasion with cavity sealing wax.








Warranty





Required Parts and Tools
^ Destroy and properly dispose of removed parts in accordance with local, state and federal/provincial environmental regulations.

^ If you have exhausted your allocated parts and you require additional parts for vehicles affected by this RVU but have exceeded your Upper Order Limit, please submit your requests for additional parts via email to upperorderlimits@audi.com. Be sure to include the affected VINs with your order. Prior to submitting your request, ensure that each vehicle has the 94E4 code open in ElsaWeb. Your order will be reviewed and processed accordingly.

Additional Information

All parts and service references provided in this Update are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.