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SI B51 52 10
Body Equipment
February 2013
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 52 10 dated June 2012 .
designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Various Faults Concerning the Automatic Tailgate Operation
MODEL
E70 (X5) all models with automatic tailgate (option code 316)
SITUATION
Complaints of sporadic or permanent faults may exist with the automatic tailgate function. One or more of the
following fault codes have been stored: A2AB, A2B1, A2B2, A2B3, A2B4, A2B5, A2B6, A2B7, A2B8, A2B9, A2BA,
A2BC, A2BE, and A6E2.
CAUSE
The following four main faults are currently known:
1. The lower tailgate does not close completely.
2. The tailgate wiring harness near the hinge area is damaged.
3. Fault in the left or right side electric spindle drive
4. Fault in the tailgate lock.
5.
The tailgate lock and tailgate lift drive connectors may have corrosion or discoloration. If any is seen, the
part must be replaced.
PROCEDURE
Refer to the attachment.
Note: If any wiring harness damage is found, submit a PuMA Info Only case and attach detailed pictures
showing the location and the actual damage.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Quantity
61 13 6 908 716
Polyester velours wrap 19mm x 15m
As needed
Refer to EPC
Other part(s) as required
As needed
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned
Program.
Defect Code:
See below
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Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
00 00 006
Refer to KSD2
Performing “vehicle test” (with vehicle
diagnosis system – checking faults)
Refer to KSD2
Charging battery
Work Time (WT)
Performing vehicle diagnosis – test
module(s)
and if necessary, also
61 21 528
and if necessary, also
61 00 006
Labor operation code 00 00 006 is a Main labor operation. If you are using a Main labor code for another repair,
use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead.
Claim the above labor operations (one time) with one of the applicable repair procedures listed below.
Even though work time labor operation code 61 00 006 ends in “006”; as described above, it is not considered a Main
labor operation.
Work time (WT) labor operation 61 00 006 requires an individual punch time.
Depending on the scope of work performed, claiming two or more the repair procedures listed below may result
with overlapping labor, please the adjust your claimed labor to accordingly.
Defect Code:
61 11 02 79 00
Wiring harness tailgate/trunk lid
incorrect connection /contact
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
51 49 500
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing or replacing trim
panel for luggage compartment lid
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing trim panel for
roof pillar, rear left or right (D pillar)
3 FRU
Work time to repair wire harness in hatch
or roof section
See sublet
reimbursement
calculation below
Reimbursement for used quantities of
Polyester velours wrap (PN 61 13 6 908
716. Do not use these part numbers for
claim submission)
and
51 43 759
and
61 99 000
and
Sublet Code 4
Even though work time labor operation code 61 99 000 ends in “000”; as described above, it is not considered a Main
labor operation.
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Sublet calculation: Reimbursement for used quantities of Polyester velours wrap (PN 61 13 6 908 716) at dealer net
plus handling. Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount in the claim comment section
Defect Code:
51 24 23 12 00
Electric spindle drive (drive unit), rear
lid (automatic rear lid actuation)
permanent malfunction
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
51 24 900
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing or replacing left
or right electric spindle drive, rear lid
51 24 920
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing or replacing
both electric spindle drives, rear lid
Defect Code:
51 24 00 29 00
Trunk lid lock with micro-switch
sticking/jammed
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
51 24 610
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing or replacing
tailgate lock
Defect Code:
51 24 00 79 00
Trunk lid lock with micro-switch
incorrect connection/contact
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
51 24 515
Refer to KSD2
Adjusting tailgate hatch for lower section
or
Note: Defect code “51 24 00” can only be used one time when submitting a claim.
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. Enter the Chassis Number, which consists of the
last 7 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Click on the “Search” button, and then enter the applicable
flat rate labor operation in the FR code field.
Other Repairs
As outlined in the Procedure attachment, if performing the ISTA diagnostics and related test plans results with other
eligible and covered work, claim this work with the applicable defect code and labor operations listed in KSD2.
Note: Please follow any TeileClearing (TC) or Diagcode (DC) requirements that may apply to this additional
work.
ATTACHMENTS
view PDF attachment B515210_Attachment.
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