BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Technical Service Bulletin # 515210 Date: 130201
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
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WARRANTY
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned 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.
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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.
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ATTACHMENTS
view PDF attachment B515210_Attachment.
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
BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Page 591
WARRANTY
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned 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.
BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Page 592
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.
BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Page 593
BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Page 594
BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Page 595
ATTACHMENTS
view PDF attachment B515210_Attachment.