2015831 EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): GROUP 26, NO. 08-02 (2015831), Date of Issue: August 28, 2008
Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 26, NO. 07-07, Date of Issue: October 2, 2007
SERVICE INFORMATION
APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS
CONDITION
26 08 02 Aug. 28, 2008 2015831 Supersedes T.B. Group 26 Number 07 - 07 Dated October 2,
2007 Due to removal of Routan applicability.
Exhaust Heat Shield, Replacement Guidelines
Underbody heat shields are important for proper vehicle performance. Heat Shields are
to be inspected after completion of any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust
system, transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Damaged heat shields may exhibit the following symptoms:
? Bent/Moved out of tolerance heat shield material
? Lack of sufficient clearance
? Torn/Damaged heat shield material
? Contaminated (fluid saturation) heat shield material
? Peeling/Separating heat shield material resulting from damage
VOLKSWAGEN: All 1990-2010 (Except Routan)
GROUP: 26 - Exhaust System/Emission Controls
Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range
From
VIN Range
To
All (Except
Routan)
1990-2010 All All All All
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Fig. 1: Damaged Heat Shields
PRODUCTION SOLUTION
No production change required.
SERVICE
Any evidence of heat shield damage described in the Technical Background section of
this bulletin will require replacement of the heat shield. See Repair Manual Group 26
Exhaust system, Emission controls in ElsaWeb.
WARRANTY
Information only.
REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS
No Special Parts Required.
No Special Tools Required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NOTE: Care must be taken when performing any type of underbody repair around
the area of a heat shield, including but not limited to, catalytic
converter/exhaust service, transmission service.
NOTE: Damage to a heat shield caused by outside influence (sticks, road debris etc)
will be the responsibility of the customer.
Damage to a heat shield caused by a technician during service or repair will
be the responsibility of the dealership.
Heat shield replacements covered under warranty may be subject to
verification by the WTC.
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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.
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