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Volkswagen Beetle 2009–2014technical service bulletin

Bulletin V151402 2032150 · NHTSA communication 10124299 · issued Mar 21, 2014

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2009–2014
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

Technical Bulletin (Proper Removal of Engine Cover to Avoid Breakage): Pulling on the engine cover in some areas can cause damage. This document informs on the procedure to remove the engine cover.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.