B540421

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54 04 21_GAP IN FRONT SUNROOF SEAL
SIB 54 04 21
GAP IN FRONT SUNROOF SEAL
2023-10-18
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B54 04 21 dated September 2022.
What’s New:
Procedure
Tools
Parts and Claim Information sections updated
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THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY
MODEL
F95 (X5 M Sports
Activity Vehicle)
G01 (X3 Sports
Activity Vehicle)
G07 (X7 Sports
Activity Vehicle)
F96 (X6 M Sports
Activity Coupe)
G02 (X4 Sports
Activity Coupe)
F97 (X3 M Sports
Activity Vehicle)
G05 (X5 Sports
Activity Vehicle)
F98 (X4 M Sports
Activity Coupe)
G06 (X6 Sports
Activity Coupe)
SITUATION
This situation can result in two customer complaints:
1. Wind noise
2. Excess water entry
CAUSE
The front sunroof glass seal has shrunk, creating a gap which can cause wind noise or excess water entry.
CORRECTION
Replace and bond the seal.
PROCEDURE
1. Remove the front sunroof glass seal following the repair instructions listed in ISTA/AIR 54 13 052.
Note: Once the old seal is removed, inspect the glass encapsulation for the old glue. Please use
denatured alcohol and clean cloth to remove the old glue.
2. Apply a 2 inch-long bead on both sides of
the seal and bond the seal to the glass panel.
Note: Make sure to leave a 1 inch gap from
the start of the seal before applying the
adhesive.
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Reinstall the seal following the repair instructions listed in ISTA/AIR 54 013 052.
TOOLS
These tools will need to be sourced locally.
48.5 – 50 mL adhesive applicator
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50 mL mixing nozzles
48.5 mL 3M Scotch-Weld Urethane Adhesive
DP620NS Black
PARTS INFORMATION
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
54 10 5 B32 973
Source Locally
Description
Seal glass roof front
3M Scotch-Weld Urethane Adhesive DP620NS Black
(48.5 ml/1.64 fl. oz)
Quantity
1
Sublet
CLAIM INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Defect Code:
5412253700
Gasket of panorama roof glass slide/tilt sunroof panel
Loose
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Diagnosis
Labor Operation
54 00 001*
Or:
00 58 500*
Description
Sliding / tilting sunroof and convertible top / Locating
convertible top/sliding/tilting sunroof complaint(s) (Work
time)
Labor Allowance
Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate
2 FRU
WT FRU
And, together with the applicable diagnosis above and the repair below, obtain the flat rate unit (FRU)
allowances.
Labor Operation
Description
Labor
Allowance
54 13 052
Removing/installing/replacing panorama roof frame
gasket (Front) (Main work)
As applicable
Removing/installing/replacing panorama roof frame
gasket (Front) (Plusposition work)
As applicable
Or:
54 13 552
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plusposition labor operation 54 13 552 instead of 54
13 052.
Work time labor operation codes 54 00 001 and 00 58 500 are not considered Main labor operations.
And:
Sublet – Repair-Related Material (RO and Claim Comments Required)
See the sublet
Sublet Code
reimbursement
4
calculations below
Reimbursement for the repair-related material
No Part Number (NPN) Weld Urethane Adhesive: Locally sourced supplies (Items not available through
BMW NA only) are reimbursed at the cost of the item plus 20 percent, at the quantity needed (WPPM
Section 8 Page 25).
Enter the total material cost in sublet and itemize each item in the amount on the repair order and in claim
comment section.
*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.
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 (the last seven (7) characters of the VIN, select the
applicable Model if two or more vehicle choices show), or enter the full VIN (17 characters), click on the
“Search” button. Next, click on the “Flat Rate Units” button and enter the flat rate labor operation code in the
field to the right, click “Search” to display the Flat Rate Unit Group detail choices.
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