NHTSA ID Number: 10150973
Manufacturer Communication Number: B514716
TSB/Document Date: 2018-12-10
Summary
?CREAKING NOISES FROM C-PILLAR. Flexing of body panels near weld point in the interior side wall.
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SI B51 47 16
Body Equipment
January 2017
Technical Service
CREAKING NOISES FROM C-PILLAR
MODEL
F36 (4 Series Gran Coupe)
SITUATION
Creaking noises from C-pillar area (either side) while driving on uneven surface.
The noise can often be reproduced by raising the vehicle on a lift.
CAUSE
Flexing of body panels near weld point in the interior side wall.
CORRECTION
Using appropriate tool, slightly dent the body panel.
PROCEDURE
For conditions that are similar to the situation described:
1. Remove the interior luggage compartment flooring and trim panels using the appropriate
repair procedures as follows:
• 51 47 101 Removing and installing / replacing luggage compartment floor covering
• 51 47 152 Removing and installing / replacing left luggage compartment trim panel
• 51 47 162 Removing and installing / replacing left luggage compartment trim panel
2. Reproduce the sound by flexing the body.
Note: Putting pressure on the appropriate point will eliminate the noise during flexing.
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3. Using appropriate tool, slightly dent the body
panel at the indicated spot (X) to eliminate
flexing.
4. Apply corrosion protection to the affected panel as needed.
5. Reassemble interior panels and flooring.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW
New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light
Trucks.
Defect Code:
4114033600
Repairing the Left Side
Labor Operation:
51 47 152
Labor Allowance:
Description:
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing or replacing
luggage compartment trim panel for left
wheel housing (includes
5147101/5147601) (Main work).
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing or replacing
luggage compartment trim panel for left
wheel housing (includes
5147101/5147601) (Plus work).
Or
51 47 652
And:
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41 00 009:
2 FRU
Work time to perform tensioning
procedure and apply surface protection
(One side)
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 51 47 652
instead.
Or:
Repairing the Right Side
Labor Operation:
51 47 162
Labor Allowance:
Description:
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing or replacing
luggage compartment trim panel for
right wheel housing (includes
5147101/5147601) (Main work).
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing or replacing
luggage compartment trim panel for
right wheel housing (includes
5147101/5147601) (Plus work).
2 FRU
Work time to perform tensioning
procedure and apply surface protection
(One side)
Or
51 47 662
And:
41 00 009:
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 51 47 662
instead.
Or:
Repairing the Both Sides
Labor Operation:
51 47 244
Labor Allowance:
Description:
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing or replacing all
luggage compartment trim panels
(includes 5147101/5147601) (Main
work).
Refer to KSD
Removing and installing or replacing all
luggage compartment trim panels
(includes 5147101/5147601) (Plus
Or
51 47 744
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work).
And:
41 00 009:
4 FRU
Work time to perform tensioning
procedure and apply surface protection
(Both sides)
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 51 47 744
instead.
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
Work time labor operation code 41 00 009 is not considered a Main labor operation. Also, since the
“work time” FRU allowance to be claimed is specified, a separate punch time is not required.
And, as necessary:
Sublet – Bulk Materials
Sublet Code 4
See sublet
reimbursement
calculation below
Reimbursement for the repair-related
bulk material (BMW part number),
please do not use the part numbers for
claim submission)
Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the “used quantities” of repair-related bulk material
(BMW part numbers) is at dealer net plus your center’s handling.
Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment
section.
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