BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Technical Service Bulletin # 511810 Date: 100901
Interior - Noises From Glove Box
SI B51 18 10
Body Equipment
September 2010
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 18 10 dated April 2010.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Noises from the Glove Compartment
MODEL
E70 (X5) produced from 10/2009
E71 (X6) produced from 10/2009
E72 (X6 ActiveHybrid) produced from 10/2009
SITUATION
Unpleasant noises may be heard from the glove compartment when:
1. Opening and closing the lids (functional noises)
BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Page 507
2. While driving (rattling or creaking).
CAUSE
1. Resistance in the locking system due to incorrect USB cable routing
2. Contact between the lids and adjacent surfaces.
[NEW] INFORMATION
The problem has been integrated into ISTA diagnostics. Follow the diagnosis test plan, using the latest ISTA version.
In "Information Search", select the "Function Structure" tab. Select Body, Mechanism, Noises, Dashboard and center console noises, then press
"Start Search".
Select test plan "B5116_E70MECH1 Dashboard and center console noises".
[NEW] CORRECTION
Refer to ISTA diagnosis for the required repair procedure.
[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty as applicable.
Refer to the KSD2 to code the repair performed as prescribed by ISTA diagnosis results.
Interior - Noises From Glove Box
SI B51 18 10
Body Equipment
September 2010
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 18 10 dated April 2010.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Noises from the Glove Compartment
MODEL
E70 (X5) produced from 10/2009
E71 (X6) produced from 10/2009
E72 (X6 ActiveHybrid) produced from 10/2009
SITUATION
Unpleasant noises may be heard from the glove compartment when:
1. Opening and closing the lids (functional noises)
BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Page 507
2. While driving (rattling or creaking).
CAUSE
1. Resistance in the locking system due to incorrect USB cable routing
2. Contact between the lids and adjacent surfaces.
[NEW] INFORMATION
The problem has been integrated into ISTA diagnostics. Follow the diagnosis test plan, using the latest ISTA version.
In "Information Search", select the "Function Structure" tab. Select Body, Mechanism, Noises, Dashboard and center console noises, then press
"Start Search".
Select test plan "B5116_E70MECH1 Dashboard and center console noises".
[NEW] CORRECTION
Refer to ISTA diagnosis for the required repair procedure.
[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty as applicable.
Refer to the KSD2 to code the repair performed as prescribed by ISTA diagnosis results.