Touareg V8-4.2L (BHX) (2004)
Affected Vehicles
Condition
Door, Front or Rear Inner Release Handle Remains in Open Position When Exiting the Vehicle
After opening the door and exiting the vehicle, the inner door release handle -arrow- does not return to its closed position.
Tip:
Door latching function IS NOT affected if inner Release Handle remains in open position.
Technical Background
Bowden Cable -1- sags and forces retaining clip -2- apart. Retaining clip -2- rests on balance weight -arrow- of the Inner Door Release Handle and
causes it to remain in the open position.
Production Solution
Addition of metal retaining clip on inside door trim -circle- from VIN: 7L_8D025000.
Service