Proper Removal Of Engine Cover To Avoid Breakage (V151203)

Publication date: 2014-03-21
Reference number: V151203
Supersedes refnos: 2032150, GROUP 15, NO. 14-02

PROPER REMOVAL OF ENGINE COVER TO AVOID BREAKAGE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 15, NO. 14-02 (2032150), Date of Issue: March 21, 2014

VOLKSWAGEN:	2009-2014 All Models
GROUP:	15 - Engine - Cylinder Heads Valve Drive

Superceded Bulletin(s): TB V151203, Date of Issue: December 20, 2012

CONDITION

APPLICABLE VEHICLES

Model(s)	Year	Eng. Code	Trans. Code	VIN Range From	VIN Range To
All	2009-2014	2.0L TDI (CBEA, CJAA)	All	All	All

15 14 02 March 21, 2014 2032150 Supersedes TB V151203 dated December 20, 2012 to include 2014 model year applicability.

Proper Removal of Engine Cover to Avoid Breakage

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Pulling on the engine cover in some areas can cause damage

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

Not Applicable.

SERVICE

Care should be taken when removing the engine cover for service. During periods of cold weather, if possible, allow the material to warm indoors prior to removal.

When removing the cover, lift from the corners in sequence as illustrated (figure 1), placing your fingers underneath the cover, around the mount, to support the cover as you lift upwards.

Engine cover damage can occur during removal.

NOTE: Engine covers that are broken due to improper removal should not be claimed under warranty.

WARRANTY

Information only.

REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS

No special parts required.

No special tools required.

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.