2021354 HOOD, UNDER HOOD NOT PAINTED BODY COLOR
HOOD, UNDER HOOD NOT PAINTED BODY COLOR
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): GROUP 55, NO. 12-03 (2021354,), Date of Issue: October 24, 2012
Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 55, NO. 09-03, Date of Issue: October 27, 2009
APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS
CONDITION
55 12 03 October 24, 2012 2021354, Supersedes T.B. V550903 dated October 27, 2009 to
include additional model year applicability.
The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not
match the exterior paint color of the vehicle.
VOLKSWAGEN: All (except Routan) 2005-2013
GROUP: 55 - Hood, Lids
Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range From VIN Range To
All (except Routan) 2005-2013 All All All All
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TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment
and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color.
Tip: This condition is a result of production process and is not considered a technical
defect.
Possible variations of engine compartment and under hood paint finish:
Inner surface color may match exterior paint color with clear coat.
NOTE: All pictures are from Tiguan engine compartment. This condition is
considered normal.
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Inner surface color may match exterior paint color without clear coat.
Inner surface color may not match exterior paint color with clear coat.
Inner surface color may not match exterior paint color without clear coat.
PRODUCTION SOLUTION
Not applicable.
SERVICE
Please inform your customers that these body surfaces (engine compartment and underside
of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) and therefore do not require the same
finish as visible, exterior surfaces.
WARRANTY
Information only.
REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS
No Special Parts required.
No Special Tools required.
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.
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI
HOOD, UNDER HOOD NOT PAINTED BODY COLOR
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HOOD, UNDER HOOD NOT PAINTED BODY COLOR
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): GROUP 55, NO. 12-03 (2021354,), Date of Issue: October 24, 2012
Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 55, NO. 09-03, Date of Issue: October 27, 2009
APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS
CONDITION
55 12 03 October 24, 2012 2021354, Supersedes T.B. V550903 dated October 27, 2009 to
include additional model year applicability.
The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not
match the exterior paint color of the vehicle.
VOLKSWAGEN: All (except Routan) 2005-2013
GROUP: 55 - Hood, Lids
Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range From VIN Range To
All (except Routan) 2005-2013 All All All All
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI
HOOD, UNDER HOOD NOT PAINTED BODY COLOR
2019年6月12日 12:1 167:0519 Page 1 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI
HOOD, UNDER HOOD NOT PAINTED BODY COLOR
2019年6月12日 12:16:59 Page 2 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI
HOOD, UNDER HOOD NOT PAINTED BODY COLOR
2019年6月12日 12:16:59 Page 3 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI
HOOD, UNDER HOOD NOT PAINTED BODY COLOR
2019年6月12日 12:16:59 Page 4 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment
and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color.
Tip: This condition is a result of production process and is not considered a technical
defect.
Possible variations of engine compartment and under hood paint finish:
Inner surface color may match exterior paint color with clear coat.
NOTE: All pictures are from Tiguan engine compartment. This condition is
considered normal.
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI
HOOD, UNDER HOOD NOT PAINTED BODY COLOR
2019年6月12日 12:16:59 Page 5 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
Inner surface color may match exterior paint color without clear coat.
Inner surface color may not match exterior paint color with clear coat.
Inner surface color may not match exterior paint color without clear coat.
PRODUCTION SOLUTION
Not applicable.
SERVICE
Please inform your customers that these body surfaces (engine compartment and underside
of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) and therefore do not require the same
finish as visible, exterior surfaces.
WARRANTY
Information only.
REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS
No Special Parts required.
No Special Tools required.
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.
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI
HOOD, UNDER HOOD NOT PAINTED BODY COLOR
2019年6月12日 12:16:59 Page 6 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
