Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Section F - Checking and Reassembly

^ Reconnect the ground cable (GND) to the negative (-) battery terminal and torque bolt to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.)

^ Turn ignition to ON position.

^ Check fuel gauge reading, it should indicate empty.

^ Turn ignition to OFF position.

^ Fill fuel tank by using removed fuel first, then add additional fuel, as required.

^ Connect VAS 5051.

^ Turn ignition to ON position.

^ Check and clear any faults in memory of control units and disconnect VAS 5051 from vehicle.

^ Check fuel gauge reading, it should indicate full.

^ Start engine and check for leaks.

^ Set readiness code.

^ Using switches, fully close power windows up to stop.

^ Operate all power windows for at least 1 second in "close" position to activate "one touch" opening/closing feature.

^ Where necessary, set Climatronic and power seat adaptation.

^ Reset clock and all radio preset stations.

^ Switch ignition to OFF position.

^ Reinstall covers (on floor pan) on right and left side (under rear seat bottom).

^ Reinstall or reposition rear seat bottom.

^ Reinstall cover (on floor pan) in luggage compartment.

^ Reinstall carpeting in luggage compartment area.

^ Close hood, doors and trunk lid.

^ Destroy and properly dispose of all removed parts after claim is paid.

Parts Disposal

All removed fuel level sending units must be destroyed after the claim is paid.

Time Requirements / Reimbursement





To ensure prompt and proper payment, be sure to enter immediately upon completion of the repair work the reimbursement code as shown. Claims will only be paid for vehicles that show the UR code in the OTIS View Campaign inquiry screen on the day of repair.





SUBLETS At-A-Glance

NOTE:
Where applicable, copies of loaner and fuel fill-up receipts MUST be retained with dealership's copy of the repair order.





For vehicles that, according to your information, cannot be corrected, and one of the codes shown best describe the reason, please enter into the system one of the codes indicated, as applicable.

Recall Verification

For verification, always check the OTIS View Campaign inquiry screen. The OTIS system is the only binding campaign inquiry and verification system; other systems are not valid and may result in non-payment of a claim.

Dealer Obligation

To ensure customer satisfaction, as well as minimize inconvenience to your customers, you are urged to service each vehicle at the scheduled service appointment time, offer courtesy transportation or supply a loaner vehicle for the day. If necessary, pick-up a vehicle for repair, leaving a loaner vehicle and return the repaired vehicle. Make sure that each vehicle is returned to the customer washed and cleaned inside with the fuel tank filled. In the event the customer waits during the service, do not let them wait longer than specified for the recall repair service in the owner notification letter. Please make every effort to reduce inconvenience to customers.

Service Help

If you, have any questions regarding this or any other recall or service action, please call (800) 741-2919.

Dealer Personnel Information

Please inform and/or provide a copy of this communication to every person in your dealership who has campaign-related responsibilities, including parts and accounting personnel.

Thank you for your cooperation.