Passat Wagon L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AHU) (1997)
Heat Shield: Technical Service Bulletins
Exhaust System - Heat Shield Replacement Guidelines
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Aug. 28, 2008
2015831 Supersedes T.B. Group 26 Number 07 - 07 Dated October 2, 2007 Due to removal of Routan applicability.
Vehicle Information
Condition
Exhaust Heat Shield, Replacement Guidelines
Underbody heat shields are important for proper vehicle performance. Heat Shields are to be inspected after completion of any type of repair to the
underbody (exhaust system, transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced
Technical Background
Damaged heat shields may exhibit the following symptoms:
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Bent / Moved out of tolerance heat shield material
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Lack of sufficient clearance
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Torn / Damaged heat shield material
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Contaminated (fluid saturation) heat shield material
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Peeling / Separating heat shield material resulting from damage
Production Solution
No production change required.