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Campaign LNVW - Engine Camshaft Adjuster Replacement
UPDATE - Camshaft Adjuster (LNVW)
15 11 23
2026802/1
July 5, 2011
Affected Vehicles
Condition
This RVU has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle:
2.0 T Engine camshaft adjuster replacement.
This Required Vehicle Update (RVU) is in effect until removed.
Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:
^ Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 15D6 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 vehicles with 2.0L TFSI engines built within a specific period, it is possible that the non-return valve on the camshaft adjuster (bearing
saddle) may break. As a result, fragments of the non-return valve can enter the lubrication system.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
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Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
^ Properly destroy and dispose of removed parts in accordance with all state and local requirements, unless otherwise indicated and/or requested
through SAGA.
^ 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 via email.
^ Be sure to include the affected VINs with your order. Prior to submitting your request, ensure that each vehicle has the 15D6 code open in
ElsaWeb. Your order will be reviewed and processed accordingly.
Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin(s) may be necessary to complete this procedure:
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^ TSB 2023107, 01 MIL on, noise from timing chain (DTC P001600)
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.
Service
Service
^ Please notify customers who have taken delivery of one of the affected vehicles when the vehicles are next in the workshop.
^ Please ensure that all affected vehicles are checked and repaired during the next service visit. Make a note of the required campaign on the
workshop order before it is signed by the customer.
^ If it is omitted to perform the work required for the campaign during a workshop visit, notify the customer about the campaign immediately
(registered mail with advice of receipt).
^ Pass on the information to your new and used car sales departments so that the vehicles affected are checked and, if necessary, repaired
immediately.
Longitudinal engine:
1. Pull off engine cover panel (Figure 1, arrows).
2. Detach connector from camshaft control valve (Figure 2, 1).
3. Remove bolts (4 total) (Figure 2, arrows) and detach camshaft control valve.
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Tip: Catch escaping oil with a cloth.
4. Remove wire harness from timing chain cover (Figure 3).
5. Unscrew bolts in order (Figure 4, 1-5) ( and remove timing chain cover.
Note:
The control valve has a left-hand thread.
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6. Unscrew control valve in direction indicated by arrow (clockwise) using assembly tool T10352.
Tip: Catch escaping oil with a cloth.
7. Remove bolts. (7 total)
8. Place cloth under bracket (bearing saddle) to catch escaping oil and any parts of non-return valve that may drop out.
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Note:
If the camshaft is damaged, follow the procedure detailed in TSB 2023107.
9. Replace bracket (bearing saddle).
Tip: Lubricate bearing surface with oil before installing.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
1. Replace 1 and reinstall 2 and 3:
Tightening torques:
(Figure 9, 1) 20 Nm + 90锟斤拷 (M8) - Replace bolt
(Figure 9, 2) 35 Nm - Control valve (Left-hand thread!)
(Figure 9, 3) 9 Nm - Bolt
2. Renew seal and 0-ring only if damaged. Lubricate with engine oil before installing.
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Tighten bolts in the sequence shown. (Figure 10, 1 to 5).
Tightening torque: 9 Nm
Reconnect wire harness.
3. Reinstall bolts.
Tightening torque: 9 Nm
Connect camshaft control valve (Figure 11, 1) N205.
