Fuel Lines, Rattle (GROUP 20, NO. 07-07)

Publication date: 2007-05-03
Reference number: GROUP 20, NO. 07-07
Supersedes refnos: 2011772, GROUP 20, NO. 06-03, GROUP 20, NO. 06-04

FUEL LINES, RATTLE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 20, NO. 07-07 (2011772), Date of Issue: May 3, 2007

VOLKSWAGEN:	Jetta 2005 - 2007; Rabbit, new GTI 2006 - 2007; Eos 2007
GROUP:	20 - Fuel Supply/Controls

Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 20, NO. 06-04, Date of Issue: October 20, 2006

CONDITION

20 07 07 May 3, 2007, 2011772, Supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 20 number 06-04 dated Oct. 20, 2006 due to additional vehicle with VIN range.

Fuel Lines, Rattle

Fuel line resonance (pulse) perceived as rattling noise from passenger side floor or dash area.

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s)	Year	Eng. Code	Trans. Code	VIN Range From	VIN Range To
Jetta	2005 - 2006	All	All	All	All
Jetta	2007	All	All	1K_7M000001	1K_7M047630
Rabbit, new GTI	2006	All	All	All	All
Rabbit, new GTI	2007	All	All	1K_7W000001	1K_7W086376
Eos	2007	All	All	1F_7V000001	1F_7V026987

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 (Rabbit / new GTI).

Added fuel line length as of VIN: 1F_7V026988 (Eos).

SERVICE

Check and install fuel line insulators, Part No. 06A141730A where indicated:

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove right side under body cover.

Fig 1: 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).

Fig 2: Fuel Line Inside Frame Channel

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.

Fig 3: Installing Rear Insulator
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 Fig 2.

INSTALLING FRONT INSULATOR

Install insulator Part No. 06A141730A around the black fuel line through the oval access hole in the frame channel.

Fig 4: Installing Front Insulator
Move the insulator forward into frame channel and position as illustrated in Fig 2.

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.

Fig 5: Foam Insulating Block Installation
Install right side under body cover. Tighten fasteners to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
Verify noise is eliminated.

TIP: Contact technical assistance with any questions by selecting the "Technical Assistance" tab in ElsaWeb and follow the instructions to obtain a 6 digit pin.

WARRANTY

WARRANTY INFORMATION

When procedure applies to vehicles within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, use the following:
Claim Type:	W2
Part Identifier:	2038
Damage Code:	2038 20 000 1
Labor Operation: Includes all procedures necessary to install 2 fuel line insulators	20382400 = 20 TU
Diagnostic Time:	No Diagnostic Time Allowed
Claim Comment: Type "As per Technical Bulletin 2011772" in comment section of Warranty Claim

REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS

Description	Part No:	Quantity
Insulator	06A141730A	2

TIP: Part number(s) for reference only. Always check with your Parts Dept. for the latest part(s) information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.