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52 06 21_NOISE FROM DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT UPON LOAD REVERSAL

SIB 52 06 21
2021-06-03
NOISE FROM DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT UPON LOAD REVERSAL

MODEL
G12 (7 Series Sedan)

G30 (5 Series Sedan)

G32 (640i xDrive Gran
Turismo)

SITUATION
The driver's seat and/or passenger seat rattles (“cracking” noise) during load reversal. There is a slight
movement in the seat that is most noticeable when moving forwards and backwards.

CAUSE
Unfavorable tolerance of the connecting elements on the seat.

CORRECTION
Replace the front outer bolt on the affected seat(s).

PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows.
1. Confirm customer complaint; check both seats.
2. Remove cover on the outer front seat base.
Unclip the cover from the front to rear in the
direction of the arrow (G12 shown; other
models’ seats are similar).
Observe repair instructions 52 14 040.

3. Replace the front outer bolt with part
number 52 10 5 A13 770.
This new bolt has a captive washer.
NOTE: Torque bolt to 25 Nm

4. Clip the cover in from the rear to the front in
the direction of the arrow (G12 shown).

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5. Then reassess the vehicle.

PARTS INFORMATION
Obtain and confirm the part numbers for your specific vehicle by entering the chassis number in either ETK
or AIR which takes into account specific equipment and/or options.
Obtain and confirm the part numbers for your specific vehicle by entering the chassis number in either ETK
or AIR which takes into account specific equipment and/or options.
Part Number
52 10 5 A13 770

Description
Set spare parts rocking chair

Quantity
2 per vehicle max

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

5210103900

Seat pan, front seat Unpleasant noises

Repairing one side
Labor
Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

52 14 040

Removing and installing/replacing protective cap on left
or right outside rearview mirror (Main work)

Refer to AIR

Removing and installing/replacing protective cap on left
or right outside rearview mirror (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Work time to replace the front outer bolt and washer (One
side)

2 FRU

Or:
52 14 539
Or:
52 99 000
Or:
Repairing both sides
Labor
Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

52 14 040

Removing and installing protective cap on left or right
outside rearview mirror (Main work)

Refer to AIR

Removing and installing protective cap on left or
right outside rearview mirror (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Or:
52 14 539
Or:

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52 99 000

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Work time for removing and installing protective cap
on the other side and replacing the front outer bolts and
washers (Both sides)

4 FRU

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 52 14 539 instead of
52 14 040.
Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
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.

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by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage
Corrections
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