Campaign 55F9 - Replacing Hood Actuator Motor
RVU - Replacing actuator motor for engine compartment lid (55F9)55 10 07
2024568/2
November 2, 2010.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 55 number 10-06 dated October 28, 2010 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 R8 Spyder vehicles built within a specific period, it may not be possible to open the engine compartment lid.
This Required Vehicle Update (RVU) is in effect until January 3, 2014. 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 55F9 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
On Audi R8 Spyder vehicles built within a specific period, moisture can enter the actuator motor for the engine compartment lid.
PRODUCTION SOLUTION
SERVICE
Replace engine compartment lid release motor V139 and retaining plate. See instructions in Repair Manual� General body repairs, exterior� Repair group 55 � Engine compartment lid lock.
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 request for additional parts via email. Be sure to include the affected VINs with your order. Prior to submitting your request, ensure that each vehicle has the 55F9 code open in ElsaWeb. Your order will be reviewed and processed according.
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.