B370215
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: B370215
"the ""variable damper control"" (vdc) valves for the spring strut shock absorber on the left front axle may fail, causing the check control message: ""chassis function restricted. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked
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Page 1 of 3 SI B37 02 15 Front Axle August 2015 Technical Service 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. SUBJECT Service Action: Replace Left Front Spring Strut MODEL F01 (740i Sedan) F02 (740Li Sedan LWB and a 750Li xDrive LWB) F10 (535i Sedan) SITUATION The “Variable Damper Control” (VDC) valves for the spring strut shock absorber on the left front axle may fail, causing the Check Control message: “Chassis function restricted. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked as soon as possible by your local BMW Service Workshop” to be displayed. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action only affects four (4) vehicles as noted above according to VIN selection. The Centers with the affected vehicles will be notified directly. PROCEDURE Replace the left front spring strut as per the Repair Instructions RA 3711032 (Remove and refit or replace the front left or right spring strut) or RA 3711032 (Remove and refit or replace the front left or right spring strut, all-wheel drive vehicle). Program and code the vehicle using the latest version ISTA/P (3.56.0 or higher). Model Target integration Level F01, F02 (7 Series Sedan) F001-15-07-501 F10 (5 Series Sedan) F010-15-07-501 Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software. For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to CenterNet / Aftersales Portal / Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming. Always connect a BMW approved battery charger / power supply (SI B04 23 10). PARTS INFORMATION Part Number Description Quantity 37 11 6 851 127 Front left spring strut (F01, F02) 1 https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/25... 9/16/2015 Page 2 of 3 37 11 6 863 115 Front left spring strut (F01, F02, F07) 1 37 11 6 863 119 Front left spring strut (F10, F11), EDC+Adaptive drive 1 07 11 9 906 495 Hexagon screw with flange (all types) 1 33 30 6 760 585 Combination nut 2 07 14 7 029 829 Hexagon bolt 1 07 11 9 905 147 Hexagon screw with washer 1 31 10 6 765 451 Combination nut 1 33 30 6 760 349 Self-locking flanged nut 1 37 10 6 789 678 Flanged hexagon nut 2 31 30 6 795 151 Self-tapping screw 3 32 21 6 769 539 Self-locking hexagon bolt 1 07 12 9 905 817 Hexagon nut 1 WARRANTY INFORMATION Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information: Defect Code: 00 31 69 01 00 All except the 750Li xDrive (Three VINs) Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: 21 FRU Replace the spring strut and program and code the control units (Main work) (Includes connecting an approved battery charger/power supply and performing a vehicle test) Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: 00 63 092 30 FRU Replace the spring strut and program and code the control units 00 63 092 Or, for the: 750Li xDrive (One VIN) https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/25... 9/16/2015 Page 3 of 3 (Main work) (Includes connecting an approved battery charger/power supply and performing a vehicle test) Vehicle Programming and Coding If a control module was working properly and it fails to program correctly or requires initialization, please claim this additional work with the applicable KSD2 labor operations under the defect code listed above. The diagnosis and repair of vehicles “arriving” with failed control modules or stored faults which will cause them to fail during programming cannot be claimed under the defect code listed in this bulletin. Other Repairs If other eligible and covered work is performed “prior” to programming and coding the vehicle, claim this work with the applicable defect code and labor operations listed in KSD2. [ Copyright ©2015 BMW of North America, Inc. ] https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/25... 9/16/2015