Seat Lock Mechanism Replacement

F 750 GS (K80),
F 850 GS (K81)

Service Information No. SI 52 001 18

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12/2018

Service Information No. SI 52 001 18
F Models K8x Seat Lock Mechanism Replacement

Details
As a part of the quality analysis, BMW Motorrad has established that, the locking rod of the seat lock can be unhooked.
When this happens, the seat cannot be locked.
Figure 1: Seat retaining bridge F 750 GS / F 850 GS

Identification of the component
Figure 2: New seat lock mechanisms are labelled with a green
dot.

Vehicles affected
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Campaign, it will be necessary to verify all VIN’s
through AIR (Aftersales Information Research). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the repair or
take no further action. Please note, VIN’s in DCS Vehicle History Check may not appear until 24-72 hours after the release
of this bulletin, therefore AIR is the recommended method for determining open campaigns.

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Service Information No. SI 52 001 18
F Models K8x Seat Lock Mechanism Replacement
Production Solution
As of 11/5/2018 vehicles have been produced with the redesigned seat locking mechanism.

Service Solution
On the vehicles in question, either before new motorcycles are handed over to customers or when the motorcycles are next
brought in to the workshop, the seat lock mechanism is to be renewed in accordance with the attached repair instructions
00 60 254.

Warranty processing
Covered by the normal terms of the BMW New Motorcycle Limited Warranty.

Defect code
00 52 00 00 00

Replace seat mechanism lock

FRU number
*00 60 254
Replace seat lock mechanism 4 FRU’s
+00 60 709
Replace seat lock mechanism 3 FRU’s
*Main Work: Main labor operations include all repair procedures to complete the task with allowance for necessary ancillary
tasks (e.g. visual inspection, lubrication, cleaning parts etc.) and administrative tasks. Only one main labor operation can be
claimed per repair visit. All other labor operations for any other line(s) must be claimed using plus code labor operations.
Please refer to the Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual regarding add-ons, proper support, documentation, claims
submission and archiving requirements as applicable.

Part number
52 53 8 564 853
Seat latch
Note: Limited parts are available to start. Please order only when needed.

Questions regarding this bulletin?
For technical inquires in relation to this bulletin
For warranty inquires in relation to this bulletin.
For parts inquires in relation to this bulletin

Please contact the PuMA team
Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department
Submit an IDS ticket to the Motorrad Parts Department

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