Seat Adjustment Switch - Inoperative

Group 52
Seats

Bulletin Number
52 O3 98

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
October 1998
Product Engineering

SUBJECT:
Seat Adjustment Switch Inoperative

MODEL:
Z3 roadster, M roadster/coupe Vehicles produced between 4/98 and 6/98

Situation:
Either the driver's seat switch, or the passenger's seat switch is inoperative at times.

Cause:
Contaminated contacts in Cherry seat switches manufactured before June 12, 1998.





Correction:
In case of customer complaint, operate the switch to confirm the complaint.





Procedure:
Remove the seat from the vehicle - refer to repair instructions 52 10 000

Install the replacement switch. Reinstall the trim panel and seat. Test the switch to confirm satisfactory operation.

Parts Information:

Part Number Description Qty

61 31 8 410 672 Passenger side switch, 1
longitudinal adjustment only.

61 31 8 410 673 Standard seat, driver side switch, 1
longitudinal and vertical adjustment.

61 31 8 410 674 Standard seat, passenger side switch, 1
longitudinal and vertical adjustment.

61 31 8 410 675 Sports seat, driver side switch, 1
longitudinal and vertical adjustment.

61 31 8 410 676 Sports seat, passenger side switch, 1
longitudinal and vertical adjustment.

Warranty Information:
Parts and labor are reimbursable under the terms of the BMW New Car Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles.

Defect Code: 61 31 90 15 00

Labor Operation: Replacing power seat combination switch

Labor Operation Labor Allowance

Main Work 6131204 10 FRU
Associated Work +6131640 9 FRU

Note:
The following explanations will spell out the correct use of the work times.

Main Work:
Use this labor operation number when the only repair performed is the listed warranty repair.

OR

+Associated Work:
Use this labor operation number when other repairs or services are performed along with the listed warranty repair.

Under no circumstances should both labor operation numbers be claimed. Attempts to claim both times will result in an unnecessary delay in claim processing and payment.