Audi Q5 Technical Service Bulletin # 661226 Date: 121130
Body - Wind Noise From Roof Carrier Bars
66 Wind noise from roof carrier bars
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 680
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November 30, 2012.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
Customer hears wind noise coming from the top of the vehicle while driving with the roof carrier bars installed.
Technical Background
When the roof carrier bars are installed on the vehicle the acoustic environment in the cabin is predictably affected. The intent of the roof carrier
bars is solely for the transport of cargo. When installed an increase in wind noise should be expected.
Production Solution
The wind noise that results from the installation of the carrier bars can be mitigated, although not eliminated, by the installation of "fluted" protection
strips, part number 4L0 071 633 A. These are being installed in production and will be included in the carrier bar kit that accompanies the Audi Q5.
Service
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 681
1. Remove the "smooth" protection strips.
2. Install "fluted" protection strips.
Warranty
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 682
Required Parts and Tools
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service
manuals for the latest information.
Body - Wind Noise From Roof Carrier Bars
66 Wind noise from roof carrier bars
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 680
66 12 26
2031853/1
November 30, 2012.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
Customer hears wind noise coming from the top of the vehicle while driving with the roof carrier bars installed.
Technical Background
When the roof carrier bars are installed on the vehicle the acoustic environment in the cabin is predictably affected. The intent of the roof carrier
bars is solely for the transport of cargo. When installed an increase in wind noise should be expected.
Production Solution
The wind noise that results from the installation of the carrier bars can be mitigated, although not eliminated, by the installation of "fluted" protection
strips, part number 4L0 071 633 A. These are being installed in production and will be included in the carrier bar kit that accompanies the Audi Q5.
Service
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 681
1. Remove the "smooth" protection strips.
2. Install "fluted" protection strips.
Warranty
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 682
Required Parts and Tools
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service
manuals for the latest information.
