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SIB 52 06 23
DELIVERY STOP: FRONT REAR SEAT CROSSMEMBER

2023-04-13

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B52 06 23 dated March 2023.
What’s New:
Title
Model (G09 deleted)
Situation
Cause
Correction
Procedure
Parts Information
Claim Information

MODEL
E-Series

Model Description

Production Date

G06

X6 Sports Activity Coupe

March 1, 2023 – March 7, 2023

AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicles which require this campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR,
AWP, Campaign Summary, or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry
Please make sure you check your dealer inventory as soon as possible. You can see a list of affected
vehicles in Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS
For centers that qualify, this recall repair is eligible to be performed via Mobile Assistance

SITUATION
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop
(effective March 13, 2023) on certain Model
Year 2023 BMW X6 SAC vehicles that were
produced between March 1, 2023, and March 7,
2023.
Do not deliver to a customer, a New,
Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle
subject to a Delivery Stop, until the vehicle
is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement
equipment/parts subject to a Delivery Stop.
It was discovered that an indentation or crack
on the driver and/or passenger seat
crossmember rear outer dome (circled; viewed
looking frontwards) can form.
Note: The rear inner dome on both the
driver and passenger seat crossmembers
are not affected.

CAUSE
A metal stamping error during production, on a small amount of the affected vehicles.

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CORRECTION
Inspect the driver’s seat left rear (L/R) mounting dome as well as the front passenger’s seat right rear (R/R)
mounting dome for evidence of a metal crack or indentation as shown in the photos.

PROCEDURE
Note: The seats DO NOT have to be removed to perform the inspection of the seat mounting domes.

1. Inspection of the driver seat L/R mounting dome and the passenger seat R/R mounting dome needs to
be performed by removing the seat bolts on both seats and tilting the seat back.
The seat does not need to be removed from the vehicle; this saves unplugging the harness
The bass speaker screws and cover need to be removed. The carpet can then be folded back to access the
L/R (driver’s) and R/R (passenger’s) seat mounting domes. Refer to the repair instructions listed in ISTA/AIR
51 47 440 “Removing and installing rear carpet”.
Do not remove the center console, the console rear trim, nor the console armrest Do not
remove the front seats. Once the mounting bolts are removed, tilt the seat back.
Note: If an indentation or crack cannot be felt or seen, no further action is needed.

Not OK: Indent.
Go to Step 2.

Not OK: Cracked/torn
Go to Step 2.

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A “good” dome does not show any indications of
an indent, nor of a crack/tear.
If both rear outer domes resemble this photo, go
to Step 9.

2. If an indentation or a crack is found on the driver and/or passenger side L/R and R/R outer
domes,disassemble the vehicle per the repair instructions listed in ISTA/AIR (51 47 440).

Note: Cover the vehicle interior with welding blankets once the vehicle is disassembled.

3. Place a thick piece of tape over the stamped
numbers on the dome, for protection.
4. Grind the indentation or crack to determine
the end point.

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5. Drill a 4.2 mm (approx. 5/32”) hole at each
end of the indentation/crack to stop any crack
propagation.

The protective tape from Step 3 is temporarily removed
in this photo for clarity.

6. MIG weld the entire length of the defective
area including the drilled holes.

The protective tape from Step 3 is temporarily removed
in this photo for clarity.

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7. Using a small “finger” belt sander, carefully
grind down the MIG weld (80 grit sand belt).

Note: The weld seam must NOT be
completely removed, as there is a risk that
too much material will be removed.
The protective tape from Step 3 is temporarily removed
in this photo for clarity.

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8.
Using 1K multi primer filler according to thevehicle
color, repaint the affected area.

9. Reassemble the vehicle.

Replace the 4 mounting bolts per seat, and torque per the AIR instructions.

PARTS INFORMATION
Repair-related small parts such as bolts or nuts, which need to be replaced based on the ISTA/AIR repair
manual, must be selected from the ETK in accordance with the respective vehicle type or VIN and claimed
under the special defect code of this service action.
Obtain and confirm these part numbers for the specific vehicle by entering the VIN either in ETK or AIR,
which considers specific equipment and/or options.
Bulk Materials - Seat Mounting Dome Rework Repair
A list of materials for required chemicals will be released in a future revision of this bulletin.

CLAIM INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the applicable work package information
below, and when applicable, including the third-party sublet repair.
Defect Code:

0041190200

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Center Inspection - Seat Mounting Dome Rework Repair is not Necessary
Work Pkg

Labor Operation

Description (Plus work)

Labor Allowance

#1

00 73 942

Check left and right front seat console (No
repair is necessary)

9 FRU

00 73 346

Check left and right front seat console (No
repair is necessary)

10 FRU

Or:
#2

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Or:
Center Inspection with a Third-Party Seat Mounting Dome Rework Repair Procedure (CCRC or
Approved Body Shop)
Work Pkg

Labor
Operation

Description (Combined work)

Labor Allowance

#3

00 73 942

Check left and right front seat console (Repair is
necessary)

9 FRU

00 73 346

Check left and right front seat console (Repair is
necessary)

10 FRU

Or:
#4

And:
Seat Mounting Dome Rework Repair - One or Both Sides as Required
Third-Party

Description (Associated work)

Sublet
Allowance

Sublet Code 3

Third-party seat mounting dome rework repair (one or both sides),
welding, grinding, and apply interior sheet metal surface protection

Up to $160.00

Note: Aftersales Area Manager (AAM) Field Authorization (FAS) is not required.
Invoice the eligible seat mounting dome repair (one or both sides) and the corresponding interior sheet metal
surface protection in sublet on the repair order at the actual cost charged with no handling or markup. The
sublet amount must also include any discounts or allowances.
The appropriate charge for the necessary seat mounting dome repair-related work procedures is determined
by comparing the charged amount against the corresponding amount that is based on your warranty rates.
Prior to performing the repair, calculate your center’s repair cost and then obtain outside repair estimate(s) for
price comparison purposes.
It is your center’s responsibility to review the repair cost estimate prior to the repair being performed.
This will help ensure that the amount requested for the paint work is customary, fair, and reasonable.
Also, it must not exceed the scope of the repair work described in this bulletin.
Itemize the claimed sublet amount on the repair order and in claim comment section.
Claim Repair Comments
Only reference the SIB number and the work package (Pkg) number performed in the RO technician notes and the claim
comments (For example: B52 06 23 WP 1), unless otherwise required by State law.

Additionally: For WP 3 and WP 4 for performing a repair, please also identify if the left, right or both seat
mounting domes required repair.
Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) for Vehicle Owners (RO and Claim Comments Required)
This Action repair qualifies for Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense reimbursement, claim this item
under the Defect Code noted above as follows:

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Sublet Code 2 - Itemize the AMS sublet amount on the repair order and in the claim comment section.
Please refer to SI B01 29 16 for additional information.

FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
To submit feedback for the technical topic of this bulletin: Submit your
Technical Feedback feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin
To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
Warranty Feedback
ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the
Warranty Documentation Portal
Parts Feedback

To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Parts Department

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