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SIB 52 02 21
SECOND ROW SEAT LEATHER CLOUDY/DISCOLORED

2021-03-22

MODEL
F95 X5 M Sports
Activity Vehicle
G07 X7 Sports Activity
Vehicle

F96 X6 M Sports
Activity Coupe

G05 X5 Sports Activity
Vehicle

G06 X6 Sports Activity
Coupe

SITUATION
Milky-white stains (discolorations) in the leather are observed in the second-row seat bottom, backrests
and/or headrests. Refer to attachment for details.

CAUSE
An unfavorable leather tanning process can result with isolated cases of grease residue accumulating in the
second-row seat leather surfaces.
The stains or discolorations are not harmful to health.

CORRECTION
Only for the specific issue identified in the attachment, remove the tanning process-related residue in the
second-row seat leather as outlined in the PROCEDURE section below.
This cleaning process can be repeated a second time during the same workshop visit if necessary.
If the vehicle returns because the stain formations reoccurred in the same locations that were previously
cleaned, the affected leather seat covers can be exchanged on a case-by-case basis.

PROCEDURE
A. Proceed as follows.
1) Using a hot air blower held at 4” to 8” from the affected area, heat the leather surface with circular
movements at a temperature above 160 °F/ 70 °C until the greasy residues disintegrate completely.
Ensure that the temperature of the affected area does not get warmer than 195 °F/ 90 °C as
otherwise the leather can be damaged.
2) Wipe the treated surface with a clean, absorbent cleaning cloth.
3) Use a microfiber cloth (yellow 6 pack, part number 51 91 2 466 423 or blue 6 pack P/N 51 91 2 466
842) soaked either with leather cleaning foam (P/N 83 12 2 298 210) or with the leather and upholstery
cleaner (P/N 83 12 5 A16 459), clean the surface with circular movements.
4) Wipe the treated surface with a clean, absorbent cleaning cloth until it is dry.
5) Apply a leather lotion (included in kit P/N 83 19 2 339 687) using a leather care cloth included in the
kit until the surface has a uniform appearance.
The above-mentioned treatment steps 1 to 5 must be carried out directly one after another without
interruption.
B. If the stain formation occurs again during the same workshop visit, repeat the cleaning procedure.

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C. If the stain formation occurs in the same location again, then the affected leather can be exchanged on a
case by case basis.
If you are replacing the leather upholstery for returning stains, please submit an INFO ONLY TSARA
case with pictures of the stained pieces.
The replaced upholstery parts are to be held for warranty callback and vendor analysis via normal parts
return process.
Reference the prior repair attempt described in this bulletin (RO and claim number) on the RO and in the
repair comment section for the follow-up claim to replace the affected second row rear seat leather
upholstery.

PARTS INFORMATION
Bulk Materials
Part Number
51 91 2 466 423
OR
51 91 2 466 842
AND
83 12 2 298 210
83 12 5 A16 459
83 19 2 339 687

Description
Microfiber cloths 6 pack (yellow)

Quantity
Sublet

Microfiber cloths 6 pack (blue)

Sublet

BMW Foam Leather cleaner (300 ml)
BMW Leather and upholstery cleaner (300
ml)
BMW Leather Conditioning kit (250 ml)

Sublet
Sublet
Sublet

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Defect Code:

5188216700

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Or:

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5188226700

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Or:

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5188236700

--Labor
Operation
52 99 000*

Leather upholstery of the seat cushions on the rear
seats Discolored
Leather on the backrest (including headrests) of the rear
seats Discolored
Leather upholstery on the center armrest of the rear
seats Discolored

Description

Labor Allowance

Work time to remove the tanning process-related residue
in the second-row seat leather upholstery as outlined in
the PROCEURE section (performed once or twice)

Work time (WT)**

Without seat removal, if work time labor operation 52 99 000 above includes Main labor work, then use the
Plus code labor operations for any other repairs being performed.
*If seat removal is required to properly access the second-row seat leather upholstery to perform this
cleaning procedure, refer to AIR to select and claim the Main or Plus code labor operation that best applies
without overlap.
Claim Repair Comments for the Issue and Repair Procedure described in this Bulletin

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Use Defect Code 51 88 21 67 00 if more the one area of the second row-seat leather is affected by this
issue and classify this on the RO and in the claim comments.
**Please identify the second-row seat upholstery that required this cleaning procedure and whether it was
performed one or twice, unless otherwise required by State law.
As applicable to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for claiming your diagnosis work
time, job/repair work time (WT), RO/Claim WT and/or repair explanation procedures, unless otherwise
required by State law.
And, as needed:
Sublet – Bulk Materials (RO and Claim Comments Required)
Sublet Code
4

See the sublet
reimbursement
calculations below

Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk materials (Do not use the
BMW part numbers for claim submission)

Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk materials (BMW part
numbers) is at the dealer net price amount for the quantities used plus your center’s handling.
Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical
inquiries
Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries

Submit feedback at the top of this bulletin
Please contact the Warranty department by either using the Live Chat that’s
available in the Warranty Documentation Portal or through IDS by selecting
Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections
Submit an IDS ticket to the Parts Department

Supporting Materials
picture_as_pdf Attachment B520221.pdf

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Attachment to SI B52 02 21

February 2021