Touareg V8-4.2L (BHX) (2004)
Rear Door Panel: Customer Interest
Interior - Door Panel Vinyl Trim Peeling
Condition
Front Door Panel, Vinyl Peeling Away Near Door Glass
70 06 09 Nov. 17, 2006, 2005495, Supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 70 number 03-03 dated Sep.10, 2003 due to inclusion into ElsaWeb.
Technical Background
May be caused by window interference with vinyl on Front door trim panel.
Production Solution
Door trim panel to window Gap optimized beginning with VIN: 7L_4D013329.
Service
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Replace door panel (see Repair Manual Repair Group 70 - Interior trim, Door trims).
With new door panel installed, check Window to door panel gap as follows:
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Lower window completely.
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Raise window to approx.1/3 closed position.
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Slide Special Tool No: JC4360 (0.3 mm feeler gauge) between glass and door panel from front to rear of panel.
If gauge slides with no resistance:
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No additional work is necessary.
If gauge slides with resistance near middle of window opening:
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Gap must be adjusted.
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Mark area of resistance on panel with tape.
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Remove door panel (see Repair Manual Repair Group 70 - Interior trim, Door trims).
To adjust gap: