Touareg (7P5) V6-3.6L (CGRA) (2011)
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Required Parts and Tools
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.
Technical Service Bulletin # 8710-01
Date: 100512
A/C - Unpleasant Odors Coming From Vents
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May 12, 2010
2005566 Supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 87 number 09-04 dated May 8, 2009 to extend model year coverage and update Cleaner price.
Vehicle Information
HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within
20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started.
Technical Background
Condensation is a normal characteristic in all A/C systems. If odor is noticeable continue to follow this bulletin.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC(TM) II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) and AIRCO-CLEAN(TM)
Ultrasonic HVAC Treatment (30208). All other cleaning methods are no longer permitted.
There must be an original customer complaint of specified odor symptom on repair order for this Technical Bulletin to apply. Adding this procedure on
to another procedure is not permitted.
Note:
If vehicle is a Touareg or Phaeton with 4 zone climate control, the rear A/C unit is to be treated as well. Repeat procedure for rear A/C unit.
Cleaning the Air Conditioning System: