Campaign - Replacing Air Cleaner Housing
24 08 832019162/1
December 11, 2008
Affected Vehicles
RVU - Replacing air cleaner housing (CV / 24N2)
Condition
This RVU has been proactively released to update the air cleaner air box if so required.
This Required Vehicle Update (RVU) is in effect for 15 months from date of publication. After that date, this RVU will expire and no longer be in effect.
Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the CV / 24N2 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair.
2. Vehicle must be within the Limited New Vehicle Warranty.
3. Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin.
4. Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale.
Technical Background
Some Audi A5 / S5 models may require a new inlet air box as described in Procedure Overview below.
Production Solution
Service
Procedure Overview
On all affected vehicles, the air cleaner housing must be replaced, the snow screen must be installed and the antifreeze concentration in the cooling system must be checked.
Replacing air cleaner housing and retrofitting snow screen
Figure 1:
1. Replace air cleaner housing (Figure 1, 3).
See Workshop Manual >> Engine >> Fuel injection and ignition >> 24 Multiport Fuel Injection >> Removal and Installation >> Lower Air Filter Housing, Removing.
Tip: The replacement air filter housing is a complete assembly and does not need to be disassembled for installation.
Use a silicone-free lubricant when installing the intake hose adapter on the 3.2L FSI or the mass air flow sensor on the 4.2L FSI.
2. Detach top section of air intake (Figure 1, 1).
Figure 2:
3. Install snow screen (Figure 2) in air intake in front of air cleaner.
Checking antifreeze concentration in cooling system
1. Check antifreeze concentration in cooling system.
2. If necessary, increase antifreeze protection to -35 degrees C (part number G 012 A8G A3).
Warranty
Additional Required Vehicle Update Technical Service Bulletins
Some of the affected vehicles may be involved in additional Required Vehicle Update Technical Service Bulletins. Please check your ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen so that any additional required work can be done simultaneously.
Required Vehicle Update Technical Service Bulletin Verification
For verification, always check the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen. The ElsaWeb system is the only binding inquiry and verification system; other systems are not valid and may result in non-payment of a claim.
Help for Claim Input
For questions regarding claim input, contact the Warranty Helpline.
Please do not contact the Campaign Helpline regarding claim input.
Required Customer Notification
Inform your customer in writing by recording on the Repair Order any and all work that was conducted on the vehicle, including any and all updates completed under this Required Vehicle Update Technical Service Bulletin.
Required Parts and Tools
Vehicles with criterion A5
Vehicles with criterion S5
- 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. Be sure to include the affected VINs with your order. Prior to submitting your request, ensure that each vehicle has the CV/24N2 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.