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SI B17 05 17
Cooling Systems

August 2017
Technical Service

SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE MOUNT FOR THE
TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER THERMOSTAT
Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer
delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the
next time the vehicle is in the shop.
What’s New:
• This Service Action repair qualifies for Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense reimbursement.

MODEL
G12 (7 Series)

G30 (5 Series)

AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves 5 and 7 Series produced June 7th and 8th 2017. Approximately 28 vehicles are
affected by this Service Action. Refer to the attached VIN list.
Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR,
the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader.

SITUATION
There may be a rattling noise coming from the engine area at the transmission oil cooler thermostat or (on
xDrive models only) the transmission oil cooler lines coming into contact with the left front output shaft.

CAUSE
The bracket that holds the transmission oil cooler thermostat to the left front frame rail may be defective

CORRECTION
1. Replace the holder for the transmission oil cooler thermostat
2. On xDrive models: Check and if necessary, replace the transmission oil cooler lines and inner CV boot for
the output shaft.

PROCEDURE
Remove the left front wheel as described in the repair instruction REP 36 10 300 “Removing and installing
the front or rear wheel”.
Remove the stiffening plate as described in the repair instruction REP 31 11 040 “Removing and
installing/replacing the stiffening plate”.
Remove the steering assembly cover as described in the repair instruction REP 51 75 010 “Removing and
installing/replacing the left or right steering assembly cover”.
xDrive Vehicles only

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Inspect the cooler lines for contact with the left front output
shaft (1). Replace the cooler lines if the CV boot has cut into
the lines. Replace the inner CV boot if it is damaged
(Reference Repair Instruction 31 60 535 “Replacing two
gaiters on output shaft”).

Note: The transmission cooler thermostat with holder is visible through the wheel well between the left front
frame rail and the front sub-frame.

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Remove the two 8mm bolts (1) that hold the thermostat
bracket to the sub-frame. Replace the bolts (PN 34 30 6 771
214) during installation and tighten to 8 Nm.

Note: The illustration shows the cooler lines removed for clarity
and the bolts already loosened as a reference for the location of
the bolts. Do not remove the transmission cooler lines.

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Disconnect the clamp holding the transmission oil cooler
thermostat from the holder (1)

Slide the holder out from the transmission oil cooler
thermostat (1).

Install the new holder (PN 17 22 8 624 268) in reverse order.
Reinstall the steering assembly cover.
Reinstall the stiffening plate.
Reinstall the left front wheel.

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PARTS INFORMATION
Less than 30 vehicles involved. Please monitor Parts Matrix DCS messages for parts ordering procedure.

Part Number

Description

Quantity

17 22 8 624 268

Replacement thermostat holder

1

34 30 6 771 214

Thermostat holder screw

2

Only if required:

Part Number

Description

Quantity

31 10 6 870 648*

Front underride protection hexagon screw

12

07 11 9 907 898*

Underride protection hexagon screw

2

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:

Defect Code:

0017790100

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

00 65 706

14 FRU

Replacement of the thermostat holder, visual
inspection for damage (Plus work)

31 FRU (G12/G30
N63R); 32 FRU (G12
N74)

Replacement of the thermostat holder, visual
inspection for damage and replacement of the
inner axle boot (Plus work)

Or
00 65 707
Or:
00 65 708

55 FRU (G30);65 FRU Replacement of the thermostat holder, visual
(G12 N63); 89 FRU
inspection for damage and replacement of the
(G12 N74)
transmission oil cooler lines (Plus work)

Or:
00 65 709

70 FRU (G30); 81
FRU (G12 N63); 104
FRU (G12 N74)

Replacement of old thermostat, visual inspection
for damage and replacement of the axle boot and
transmission oil cooler lines (Plus work)

See sublet
reimbursement
calculation below

Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk
materials (BMW part number(s), please do not
use the part numbers for claim submission)

And:
Sublet – Bulk Materials

Sublet Code 4

Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the “used quantities” of repair-related bulk materials (BMW part
numbers) is at dealer net plus your center’s handling.

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Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section.
And, as applicable:
Alternative Mobility Solutions (AMS) Reimbursement
This Service Action repair qualifies for Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense reimbursement, please
claim this item under the Defect Code noted above as follows:

Sublet Code “2”

See below

Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense
reimbursement

Claimable AMS-related reimbursement items and allowances (at cost, no markup)


Mass transit (Up to $15.00);



Taxi and livery services (Up to $15.00);

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“On-demand” Phone app-based transportation services (Up to $15.00); or

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Vehicle pickup/drop off service “to and/or from” a customer’s home or business location (Up to $25.00).

Please refer to SI B01 29 16 for additional information. Itemize this sublet amount on the repair order and in the
claim comment section.
Overlapping Labor Procedure – Other Repairs
If invoicing the KSD2 flat rate labor operation codes for other repair work results in overlapping labor, for those
flat rate labor operations that are affected, you can now:
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Replace the stated KSD2 “FRU allowance” with a “reduced FRU value” to eliminate the overlapping labor.

For help in identifying the overlapping labor, please refer to the AIR FRU Plausibility Check (Overlapping Labor
Tool) that is located in the AIR Client.
Eligible other repair work being claimed under a different defect code will require separate punch times.
On the repair order and in the claim comment section, please identify and itemize those labor operations being
claimed with a “reduced FRU value.”

ATTACHMENTS
View PDF attachment B170517 VIN List.
[ Copyright ©2017 BMW of North America, Inc. ]

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B17 05 17 Affected VIN Table
VIN (7)
B034863
B034870
GM23060
GM23056
GM23059
B034861
G614644
B034872
B034871
B034867
B034868
G424361
G424358
GM23062
GM23058
GM23063
GM23061
B034862
B034864
G614645
B034869
B034865
B034866
B034873
G424360
G424362
G856183
GM23057

Full VIN
WBAJB9C58JB034863
WBAJB9C55JB034870
WBA7F0C52JGM23060
WBA7F0C50JGM23056
WBA7F0C56JGM23059
WBAJB9C54JB034861
WBA7H6C51JG614644
WBAJB9C59JB034872
WBAJB9C57JB034871
WBAJB9C55JB034867
WBAJB9C57JB034868
WBA7F2C55JG424361
WBA7F2C55JG424358
WBA7F0C56JGM23062
WBA7F0C54JGM23058
WBA7F0C58JGM23063
WBA7F0C54JGM23061
WBAJB9C56JB034862
WBAJB9C5XJB034864
WBA7H6C53JG614645
WBAJB9C59JB034869
WBAJB9C51JB034865
WBAJB9C53JB034866
WBAJB9C50JB034873
WBA7F2C53JG424360
WBA7F2C57JG424362
WBA7F2C58JG856183
WBA7F0C52JGM23057

September 2017
Series
G30
G30
G12
G12
G12
G30
G12
G30
G30
G30
G30
G12
G12
G12
G12
G12
G12
G30
G30
G12
G30
G30
G30
G30
G12
G12
G12
G12

MY
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017