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SI B54 04 16
Special Roofs
January 2017
Technical Service
SERVICE ACTION: CONVERTIBLE ROOF: TENSIONING
STRAP REPLACEMENT
Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before
customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please
perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B54 04 16 dated December 2016.
MODEL
F23 (2 Series Convertible)
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves 2 Series Convertibles produced from 4/6/2015 to 8/25/16.
Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked
either in AIR, the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key
Reader.
SITUATION
The tensioning strap that is fastened to the headliner could fail during convertible top operation.
Convertible top could be damaged by tensioning strap failure (approx. 10% of vehicles).
CAUSE
Tensioning strap can become jammed or trapped in convertible top mechanism leading to failure.
CORRECTION
Replace tensioning strap or headliner (includes reworked tensioning strap), if headliner damaged.
PROCEDURE
1. Check the headliner for damage in the Cpillar area on the left and right sides.
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Examples of headliner
damage
Is the headliner damaged?
YES – Follow procedure in Headliner Repair Attachment for “Replacing the Headliner”.
NO - Follow procedure in Headliner Repair Attachment for “Tension Cable Conversion”.
Attachment corrected 1/13/17
SPECIAL TOOL INFORMATION
As described in repair instructions:
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Cotter pin to thread tension cable
PARTS INFORMATION
Part number
Description
Quantity
54 34 7 491 707
Tension cable kit
1
Following parts, only if required
54 37 7 492 106
Headliner
1
54 34 7 492 094
Headliner attachment kit
1
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following
information:
Defect Code:
0054470100
Check Headliner and Strap Rework Only
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
00 64 734
4 FRU
Check headliner and strap
rework (Plus work)
Or:
Check Headliner, Replace and Rework, Only if Necessary.
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
00 64 735
24 FRU
Check headliner, replace and
strap rework strap (Plus work)
Sublet amount*
Third-party headliner
replacement and strap rework
Or:
Sublet Code 3
Appropriate third-party charges are determined by comparing them to the corresponding warranty
rates.
Prior to performing this repair, calculate your center’s repair cost and then obtain outside repair
estimate(s) as for price comparison purposes.
*Sublet code “3” upper limit: $200.00.
ATTACHMENTS
View PDF attachment B54 04 16 - Headliner Repair Attachment_V2.
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