B511323

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51 13 23_OUTER A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL PROTRUDES TOWARDS THE COWL SEAL
SIB 51 13 23
OUTER A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL PROTRUDES TOWARDS THE COWL
SEAL
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2023-08-04
THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY
MODEL
E-Series
G29
Model Description
Z4 Roadster
Production Date
November 1, 2018 – June 30, 2023
SITUATION
The outer A-pillar trim panel (arrow) protrudes
outward (circled) towards the cowl seal.
The passenger side is shown, but the
situation can also occur on the driver’s Apillar.
CAUSE
Upon installation of the trim, the mounting clips were lubricated to make installation easier. However, this
reduces the retaining force, and the trim can easily be unclipped.
CORRECTION
Degrease/clean the clips/clip holes using a clean dry rag.
PROCEDURE
1. Remove the outer A-pillar trim panel along with the clips.
2. Clean/remove any grease from the clips.
Note: Replace any broken/damaged clips/trim.
3. Reinstall the clips and trim panel onto the vehicle and verify the repair.
PARTS INFORMATION
Only when applicable: To determine the part number that applies to the specific vehicle being repaired, enter
the VIN/chassis number into either ETK or AIR, this will consider the specific equipment and/or options that
are fitted to the vehicle.
Part Number
51 33 7 429 649
51 33 7 429 650
Description
Cover, column A left
Cover column A right
Quantity
1
1
CLAIM INFORMATION
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Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
as described below.
Repair Code:
5113284100
Outer finisher, A-pillar poorly adapted/fitted
Diagnosis
Labor Operation
51 00 001*
Or
00 58 500*
Description
Localizing body complaint(s) (Work time)
Labor Allowance
WT
Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate
2 FRU
And, together with the repair below that was performed, obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that
applies.
Repairing the Left or Right Side
Labor Operation
51 31 045
Description
Remove and install/replace the cover for the left or right
outer A-pillar (Main work)
Labor Allowance
As applicable
Or:
51 31 545
Remove and install/replace the cover for the left or right
outer A-pillar (Pluspostion)
As applicable
Work time to clean/remove any grease from the outer Apillar clips (one side) Note: Replace any broken/damaged
clips/trim
1 FRU
And:
51 99 000
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 51 31 545 instead of
51 31 045.
Or:
Repairing Both Sides
Labor Operation
51 31 046
Description
Remove and install/replace both covers for the outer Apillar (Main work)
Labor Allowance
As applicable
Or:
51 31 546
Remove and install/replace both covers for the outer Apillar (Plusposition)
As applicable
Work time to clean/remove any grease from the outer Apillar clips (both sides) Note: Replace any
broken/damaged clips/trim
2 FRU
And:
51 99 000
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 51 31 546 instead of
51 31 046.
Work time labor operation codes 51 00 001, 00 58 500, and 51 99 000 are not considered Main labor operations.
BMW Group’s AIR Application Resource for Flat Rate Labor Operation Codes
To obtain the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance information from the BMW Group AIR application
resource, start by entering the Chassis Number, which consists of the VIN’s last seven (7) characters or use
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the full VIN. Click on the “Search” button, and then enter the applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR
code field.
*Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for the applicable
procedure for documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis
work time (WT), job/repair work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise
required by State law.
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