NHTSA ID Number: 10154818
Manufacturer Communication Number: B111417
TSB/Document Date: 2019-03-18
Summary
N20 AND N26 ENGINES TURBOCHARGER ELECTRIC WASTEGATE ACTUATOR LINKAGE PIN CORROSION This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 14 17 dated February 2018.
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TSB/Document ID: B111417
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2018-02-01
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ENGINE
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SI B11 14 17
Engine
February 2019
Technical Service
N20 AND N26 ENGINES: TURBOCHARGER ELECTRIC
WASTEGATE ACTUATOR LINKAGE PIN CORROSION
This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 14 17 dated February 2018
What’s New:
• No changes. Reposting
MODEL
E84 (X1) Produced
from 7/2012 to 2/2015
F10 (5 Series Sedan)
E89 (Z4) Produced
Produced from 7/2013
from 9/2013 to 10/2016
to 10/2016
F22 (2 Series Coupe)
With N20 engine
produced from
11/2013 to 6/2016
F22 (2 Series Coupe)
With N26 engine
produced from 11/2014
to 6/2016
F22 (2 Series
Convertible) With N20
engine produced from
11/2014 to 6/2015
F22 (2 Series
Convertible) With N26
engine produced from
07/2015 to 6/2016
F25 (X3) Produced
from 04/2013 to
8/2017
F30 (3 Series) With
N20 engine produced
from 7/2012 to 10/2016
F30 (3 Series) With
N26 engine produced
from 7/2012 to 7/2016
F30 (3 Series Sports
Wagon) With N20
engine produced from
3/2013 to 6/2016
F32 (4 Series Coupe)
With N20 engine
produced from 7/2013
to 6/2016
F32 (4 Series Coupe)
With N26 engine
produced from 7/2013
to 6/2016
F33 (4 Series
Convertible) With N20
engine produced from
11/2013 to 6/2015
F33 (4 Series
Convertible) With N26
engine produced from
11/2013 to 6/2016
F34 (3 Series Gran
Turismo) With N20
engine produced from
3/2013 to 6/2015
F34 (3 Series Gran
Turismo) With N26
engine produced from
7/2014 to 6/2016
F36 (4 Series Gran
Coupe) With N20
engine produced from
3/2014 to 6/2015
F36 (4 Series Gran
Coupe) With N20
engine produced from
3/2014 to 6/2016
F26 (X4) With N20
engine produced from
4/2014 to 3/2016
F15 (X5 40E
iPerformance) with N20
engine produced from
8/2015 to 7/2018
SITUATION
One of the following can be solved with the procedures described in this bulletin.
The turbocharger wastegate actuator linkage pin is found seized (corrosion) or broken when
replacing a defective wastegate actuator or turbocharger.
The turbocharger wastegate actuator linkage pin is found seized (corrosion) or broken when
removing and installing the turbocharger for another repair (I.e. cylinder head replacement, engine
replacement).
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Example:
The turbocharger wastegate actuator linkage pin (1) is rusted and
cannot be removed.
Or
Example:
The turbocharger wastegate actuator linkage pin (1) has already
broken or is missing due to corrosion.
The remaining portion of the pin is seized in the hole and it cannot
be removed.
PROCEDURE
Use the attached procedure to remove the turbocharger, remove the remaining portions of the corroded electric
wastegate linkage pin and install the electric wastegate linkage pin repair clip P/N 83 30 2 456 269.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Quantity
83 30 2 456 269
Turbo charger repair clip
1
11 65 8 612 575
Fastening set
1
Refer to the ETK and the applicable repair instructions for one-time use fasteners and/or component information
regarding additional or replacement screws, gaskets, and seals that need to be installed and claimed.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered in conjunction with the covered repair that required the following additional job procedure to be
performed.
Defect Code:
Refer to KSD2
KSD2 Defect Code that applies to the covered
repair work which necessitated this additional
job procedure to be performed
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
11 99 000
6 FRU
Work time for this additional job to replace a
corroded wastegate linkage pin, cleaning the
surfaces and installing a new turbocharger repair
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clip (Associated work – in conjunction with
performing another repair)
Work time labor operation code 11 99 000 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. However, it still requires an
explanation on the repair order and in the claim comments section.
Posted: Monday, February 11, 2019
ATTACHMENTS
View PDF attachment B111417_procedure.
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SI B11 14 17 Repair Clip Procedure
August 2017
Remove the turbocharger from the vehicle. Refer to Repair Instruction 11 65 020 Removing and
installing/replacing exhaust turbocharger.
This repair instruction states to remove the entire wastegate actuator before removing the turbocharger.
When the wastegate linkage pin cannot be removed the alternate procedure in this document must be
followed to remove the turbocharger and the electric wastegate actuator.
Remove both of the electric wastegate actuator
Torx screws (1).
Rotate the wastegate actuator (1) upward in the
direction of the arrow.
Temporarily secure the wastegate actuator in
this position with a wire tie or similar fastening
device.
Continue removing the turbocharger using the
applicable repair instruction.
The wastegate actuator may have to be
repositioned a few times during the turbocharger
removal procedure.
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SI B11 14 17 Repair Clip Procedure
August 2017
Once the turbocharger has been removed then
the corroded pin must be removed.
If you are reusing the wastegate actuator then it
must be secured with wire ties (1) so that it does
not get damaged during the next steps.
Modify a hacksaw blade (1) as shown using a
pair of sheet metal cutters (2).
Cutting the angle on the hacksaw blade will
increase access to the corroded wastegate pin.
Install the modified hacksaw blade into a
suitable holder tool as shown in the illustration.
Or
2
SI B11 14 17 Repair Clip Procedure
August 2017
A pneumatic tool with a thin blade (1) can also
be used to remove the pin.
Use the modified blade (1) to trim/remove the
remaining portion of the waste gate pin.
Important!
Do not damage the waste gate lever surface.
Damage to the surface can cause binding.
Use a fine metal file (1) to gently remove any
existing burrs.
Important!
Do not damage the waste gate lever surface.
Damage to the surface can cause binding.
3
SI B11 14 17 Repair Clip Procedure
August 2017
Remove the wastegate linkage from the
wastegate lever.
Inspect the wastegate lever (1) for damage.
Use a fine metal file or polishing pad as needed
to remove any remaining burrs.
Continue with the repairs as described in the
repair instructions.
The following steps describe the installation of the new waste gate repair clip P/N 83 30 2 456 269
Perform this portion of the repair after the turbocharger is reinstalled as per the applicable repair instructions.
Remove the M8 Torx screws from fastening set
P/N 11 65 8 612 575.
Discard the small spring steel clip.
Install the wastegate actuator as per the
applicable repair instruction and torque the
fasteners.
4
SI B11 14 17 Repair Clip Procedure
August 2017
Remove the wastegate repair clip
P/N 83 30 2 456 269 from the package.
The clip is pre-bent (1) intentionally to place a
predetermined preload on the wastegate lever
and linkage. See arrows.
Do not straiten the repair clip before installation.
Install the portion of the clip with the channel
onto the wastegate linkage arm (1).
Then gently rotate the eye to the center of the
wastegate lever in the direction of the arrow.
Make sure the channel portion of the repair clip
and linkage (1) locks together.
5
SI B11 14 17 Repair Clip Procedure
August 2017
When the clip (1) is correctly installed it will look
like the example in illustration.
The eyelet (2) must be locked in place.
Finish assembling the vehicle as per the applicable repair instructions.
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