2011 BMW X5 xDrive 35d (E70) L63.0L DSL Turbo (M57Y)
Vehicle: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body Various Automatic Tailgate Operation Faults
SI B51 5210
Body Equipment
February 2013
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 52 10 dated June 2012.
[NEW] 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. [NEW] 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 section.
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
WARRANTY
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty or the BMW Certified PreOwned Program.
[NEW] 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.
Even though work time labor operation code 61 99 000 ends in "000"; as described above, it is not considered a Main labor
operation.
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
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.
[NEW] Note:
Please follow any TeileClearing (TC) or Diagcode (DC) requirements that may apply to this additional work.
ATTACHMENTS
view PDF attachment B515210_Attachment.
