Campaign 94E1 - Xenon Headlamp Modification
RVU 94E1 - Repairing xenon headlights94 10 07
2022003/2
February 23, 2010.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 09-34 dated November 18, 2009 for reasons listed below.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
This RVU has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle:
On Audi A6 vehicles with xenon headlights with integrated daytime running lights manufactured within a specific period, it is possible that oxidation may occur on the contacts of the daytime running lights due to atmospheric influences.
This Required Vehicle Update (RVU) is in effect until May 20, 2012. After that date, this RVU will expire and no longer be in effect.
Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:
^ Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 94E1 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair.
^ Vehicle must be within the Limited New Vehicle Warranty.
^ Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin.
^ Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale.
Technical Background
Oxidation may occur on the contacts of the daytime running lights due to atmospherically influences.
Production Solution
Service
1. Determine whether one of the vehicle's headlights has already been replaced.
2. If one of the vehicle's headlights has already been replaced, perform the RVU on only the second headlight.
Repairing breather grommet at headlight (left and right)
1. Lever off the cover cap in front of the wheel housing liner in the direction shown in Figure 1.
2. Replace breather grommet (Figure 2).
Tip: Use the large breather grommets. The small grommets included in the parts kit will not be used in this repair.
Renewing seal for housing cover at headlight (left and right)
1. Remove air cleaner as directed in the Repair Manual to improve access to housing cover.
2. Remove housing cover (Figure 3, 10) at headlight (left and right).
3. Replace seal. When installing the new seal, make sure the bonded seam is positioned in the marked area (on bottom side).
4. Press rounded side of seal into housing cover.
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
^ Destroy and properly dispose of removed parts in accordance with local, state and federal/provincial environmental regulations.
^ If you have exhausted your allocated parts and you require additional parts for vehicles affected by this RVU but have exceeded your Upper Order Limit, please submit your requests for additional parts via email to upperorderlimits@audi.com. Be sure to include the affected VINs with your order. Prior to submitting your request, ensure that each vehicle has the 94E1 code open in ElsaWeb. Your order will be reviewed and processed accordingly.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this RVU are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.