Safety Warning
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Structural Body Damage Or Body Dimensions Differ From Repair Manual Specifications (GROUP 00, NO. 10-06)
Reference number: GROUP 00, NO. 10-06
Supersedes refnos: 2022005, GROUP 00, NO. 09-18
STRUCTURAL BODY DAMAGE OR BODY DIMENSIONS DIFFER FROM REPAIR MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
| AUDI: | All Audi 2005 - 2015 |
| GROUP: | 00 - General |
SUBJECT
Structural body damage or body dimensions differ from Repair Manual specifications
00 10 06 2022005/2 June 23, 2010. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 09-18 dated November 9, 2009.
| Model(s) | Year | VIN Range | Vehicle-Specific Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Audi | 2005 - 2015 | All | Not Applicable |
CONDITION
Structural body damage or deviations from the body dimensions specified in the Repair Manual are suspected and/or there is visible damage to structural components.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Audi has defined structural damage as follows:
Damage (dent, crack, buckling) and/or change in the position of a structural component of the vehicle body. Structural components refer to all components of the body except body shell components or components that are bolted on. However, bolted longitudinal members in aluminum vehicles are structural components.
PRODUCTION SOLUTION
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SERVICE
The vehicle must be placed on a repair bench system approved by Audi and measured.
For a list of approved frame benches, call Equipment Solutions at 1-800-892-9650.
WARRANTY
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
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.
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.