# Service bulletin TT 87\-16\-03

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10123379
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-11\-14
- Manufacturer's number: TT 87\-16\-03
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-09\-16
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

## NHTSA's summary

Direction to modify existing AC expansion valve to flush the system during repair procedures. Also notes a special tool is in development to address this.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10123379-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10123379-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Heating and air conditioning

## Vehicles listed

- 2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- 2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
- 2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2024648](/recalls/tc/2024648.md), 2024-10-30: Heater And Defroster

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [VWM1402](/bulletins/10253474.md), 2024-04-22, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program for all Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Gasoline Engines.
- [911404](/bulletins/10253192.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Infotainment Worksheet \(U.S. Only\)
- [VW Mult Clos](/bulletins/10249690.md), 2024-02-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Multiples campaign closures: 37L3, 37L7, 96D6, 51G4, 60D8, 06A2, 19O6, 40M3 and 97AM.
- [TT 87 19 02\_3](/bulletins/10249414.md), 2024-02-06, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:CLUTCH. A/C Compressor leak diagnosis
- [V231707204111816](/bulletins/10247540.md), 2024-01-04, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Diesel Fuel System and Repair
- [V871810204370421](/bulletins/10245617.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
- [V171901201285568](/bulletins/10245607.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VW Engine oil quality standards
- [DC\_3GSunsetUPD](/bulletins/10244591.md), 2023-11-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 3G Sunset Update
- [V171905201285566](/bulletins/10243299.md), 2023-10-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. VW Engine oil quality standards
- [V271901201189425](/bulletins/10242897.md), 2023-10-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology

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