BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Technical Service Bulletin # 513512 Date: 121101
Body - Rear Bumper Trim Warped/Distorted
SI B51 35 12
Boby Equipment
November 2012
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Rear Bumper Trim Warped / Distorted
MODEL
E70
Produced to May 2011
SITUATION
The center of the rear bumper trim is warped upward and may interfere with opening of the tailgate.
No outside damage or customer influence can be detected.
CAUSE
The center securing tabs of the bumper trim cover have been dislodge or broken off from the carrier.
BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Page 3
PROCEDURE
Replace the rear bumper trim cover and ensure the securing tabs are properly seated into the rear carrier when installing. Refer to ISTA Repair
Instruction 51 12 157 "Replacing rear bumper trim".
PARTS INFORMATION
BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Page 4
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Body - Rear Bumper Trim Warped/Distorted
SI B51 35 12
Boby Equipment
November 2012
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Rear Bumper Trim Warped / Distorted
MODEL
E70
Produced to May 2011
SITUATION
The center of the rear bumper trim is warped upward and may interfere with opening of the tailgate.
No outside damage or customer influence can be detected.
CAUSE
The center securing tabs of the bumper trim cover have been dislodge or broken off from the carrier.
BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Page 3
PROCEDURE
Replace the rear bumper trim cover and ensure the securing tabs are properly seated into the rear carrier when installing. Refer to ISTA Repair
Instruction 51 12 157 "Replacing rear bumper trim".
PARTS INFORMATION
BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Page 4
WARRANTY INFORMATION
