Body - Replace A Pillar Trim Pins
SI B 51 06 04Body Equipment
May 2004
Technical Service
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
SUBJECT
Service Action: Replace A Pillar Trim Pins
MODEL
E64 645Cic
SITUATION
The pins used to fasten the A pillar trim covers in place on certain E64s produced in 12/03 may not hold properly allowing the trim to loosen and rattle.
BMW is conducting a Service Action to replace the pins on affected vehicles.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves 645Cic vehicles which were produced in 12/03.
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communication System).
Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
The Chassis Number Ranges listed below are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
Model Chassis Number Range
645Cic B320023 - B320078
PROCEDURE
Remove both A pillar covers per Repair Instructions 51 43 201. Replace all four retaining pins and reinstal trim.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number Description Quantity
07 14 7 110 857 Pin 4
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number 409. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-253) and:
a. emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
b. punch out code number 409 printed on the label and,
c. affix the label to the B pillar as shown.
If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recal Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on top of another one because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Defect Code 00 99 37 01 00
Work Package #1: Replace A Pillar Trim Pins
Labor Operation: 00 55 507
Labor Allowance: 2 FRU
Parts Allowance: 07 14 7 110 857 (4)