A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)
Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: All Technical Service Bulletins
Campaign - Replacement of Trunk Lid Hinges
55 07 04
March 7, 2007
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Supercedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 55 number 06-04 dated October 5, 2006 due to addition of Sage warranty data.
Affected Vehicles
RVU - Replacement of Trunk Lid Hinges (IW)
Condition
This Required Vehicle Update (RVU) is in effect for 15 months from the date of publication. After that date, this RVU will expire and no longer be in
effect.
Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria.
1.
Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the IW code in the ElsaWeb View Campaign 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 Service Bulletin.
Procedure must also be performed on applicable vehicles in Dealer inventory.
This RVU has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle. The automatic trunk lid opening system
is not operating normally. It interrupts during the opening/closing process.
Technical Background
On Audi A8 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, trunk lid hinges may become stiff.
Production Solution
Altered production.
Service
Tip: Before beginning the repair, check whether the vehicle is also affected by Required Vehicle Update IX - Replacement of Trunk Lid Drive Unit. If
this is the case, ensure that the work required for RVU IW and IX is performed at the same time.
1.
Open the trunk lid.