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SIB 65 01 22
2025-01-06
KNEE AIR BAG CCM G01 VARIANT WIRE HARNESS REPAIR CABLE EXT
LTD WTY (ELW) 10/120
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B65 01 22 dated November 2023.
What’s New:

SIB title updated.
The Knee Air Bag Wire Harness repair cable extended limited warranty coverage information has been added.
The Model, Situation, Parts, and Claim Information sections have been updated.

MODEL
Model Description

Production Dates

Affected
Option Code

X3 M Sports Activity
Vehicle (SAV)
X4 M Sports Activity
Coupe (SAC)

March 11, 2019, to July 28,
2021
March 11, 2018, to July 28,
2021
March 11, 2018, to July 28,
2021
July 14, 2017, to July 28,
2021
December 17, 2019, to
July 26, 2021
July 12, 2017, to July 28,
2021
March 13, 2018, to July 28,
2021
March 13, 2018, to July 26,
2021

All US vehicles
are equipped
with Knee Air
Bags as
standard
equipment

E-Series

Model Year

F97

2020 to 2021

F98

2020 to 2021

G01

2019 to 2021

X3 sDrive30i (SAV)

G01

2018 to 2021

X3 xDrive30i (SAV)

G01

2020 to 2021

X3 xDrive30e (SAV)

G01

2018 to 2021

X3 M40i (SAV)

G02

2019 to 2021

X4 xDrive30i (SAC)

G02

2019 to 2021

X4 M40i (SAC)

Note: The Model information above is for informational purposes only, it is not the only deciding factor, see the
Eligible Vehicles information below.
Eligible Vehicles
To assist you in identifying those vehicles that have this component-specific extended limited warranty (ELW)
coverage ELW, the following Vehicle Comment will show in the VIN-specific Warranty Vehicle Inquiry (WVI).
SI B65 01 22 (RC 61 12 90 03 00): For this vehicle, the limited warranty for the Knee Air Bag
wire harness repair cable procedure for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been
extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service /
delivery date. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements,
limitations, and exclusion criteria that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty
(January 2025).
Note: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the above Notice shows, confirming
that it applies to the vehicle.
If you have eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty department through IDS by
selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections prior to performing any repair.

SITUATION
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A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air
bag warning light lights up permanently.
One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit):
930949 - Knee airbag, driver: short circuit to negative terminal
93094F - Knee airbag, front passenger: short circuit to negative terminal
93094C - Knee airbag driver's side: Resistance too great
930952 - Knee airbag, front passenger: Resistance too great

Component, Issue, and Repair-Specific Extended Limited Warranty (ELW) Coverage
For the eligible vehicles that qualify, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty
coverage for these vehicles’ when it is required to be performed, the:
Knee Air Bag wire harness repair cable procedure to:
10 years/120,000 miles, as determined by the vehicle’s original first in-service/ delivery date.
This component, issue, repair specific extended limited warranty coverage applies to defects in materials or workmanship.

This coverage applies to the specific vehicle (VIN), the remaining portion of the ELW is transferrable to each
subsequent owner, and it is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion
criteria that applies to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Air bag replacement(s) and/or the repair of other SRS-related issues are excluded under this coverage.

Note: This bulletin is notice of a limited warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service
Action.
There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem.
Customer Notification Letter
Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA is sending VIN-specific customer notification letters.

CAUSE
Over time, the wiring harness going to the knee air bag(s) can rub against the metal support tubes for the
instrument panel, chafing and damaging the wiring.

CORRECTION
Remove the center console to access the ACSM control module.
Remove the under-dash trim panels on both the driver’s and passenger’s sides.
This gives sufficient access to perform this repair.
The dashboard cover does not need to be removed.
The knee air bags do not need to be removed.
The knee air bag harnesses end connectors are cut off and the wiring taped back to the harness.
Run the new air bag repair wiring harnesses from the ACSM control module to both knee air bags.
The replacement harnesses do not need to follow the same exact routing path as the original.
Both replacement harnesses are to be installed, even if there is only a fault showing for one side.

PROCEDURE

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1- Perform a vehicle test with ISTA.
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2- Remove the center console as per Repair
Instructions 51 16 165 to access the Air Bag
Control Module A11 (ACSM) wiring connector
(A11*2B).
Check the ACSM module for signs of
corrosion within the electrical connectors.

3-Follow Repair Instructions 51 45 184 (Plus code 51 45 684 included in 51 16 665) to remove the underdash trim panel on the driver’s side.
Unplug the connector (B8*1B) on the knee air bag on the driver's side.
Cut the knee air bag wiring harness near the connector and tie back the cut wiring with a cable strap
4- Follow Repair Instructions 51 45 195 (Plus code 51 45 695 included in 51 16 665) to remove the underdash trim panel on the passenger side.
Unplug the connector (B77*1B) on the knee air bag on the passenger’s side.
Cut the knee air bag wiring harness near the connector and tie back the cut wiring with a cable strap
The repair wiring will be run together with the additional harness protection addressed in the next
steps
5- Apply felt tape to the locations pictured.

6- The knee air bag wiring should be
protected from chafing at the dash support
bracket.

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Glue the felt generously onto the support tube or to
the corresponding edge.
(Felt tape
part number
54 34Inc.
7 248 700).
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Important: The felt must be glued around the
edge!

7- The replacement harness does not need to
follow the same exact path as the original.
Install felt tape in any other potential chafe
location.

8- Unplug the wiring connector from the ACSM (A11*2B).
Reference Wiring Diagram ‘Airbag firing circuits’ SP0000061332 and confirm the wire color and pin
number BEFORE cutting these 4 wires at the ACSM connector.
9- Cut the 4 wires for the knee air bag wiring harnesses near the ACSM connector and tie back the 4 cut wires
with a cable strap.
ACSM Pin 25 (A11*2B) goes to pin 1 of driver knee air bag (B8*1B).
ACSM Pin 20 (A11*2B) goes to pin 2 of driver knee air bag (B8*1B).
ACSM Pin 5 (A11*2B) goes to pin 1 of passenger knee air bag (B77*1B).
ACSM Pin 10 (A11*2B) goes to pin 2 of passenger knee air bag (B77*1B).

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Then pin 2 repair cables into the airbag control unit connector (A11*2B).
Wrap the knee wiring harnesses with an abrasion-resistant fabric tape (part number 61 13 6 925 452).
Route one repair harness to the knee airbag on the driver's side and the other to the knee air bag on the
passenger’s side. The replacement harness does not need to follow the same exact path as the original.

PARTS INFORMATION
Only order these parts in the quantities needed to address customers’ vehicles that have confirmed
failures.
To determine the part numbers that applies to the specific vehicle being repaired, enter the VIN/chassis number
into either ETK or AIR, this will consider the specific equipment and/or options that are fitted to the vehicle.
Part Number
61 12 5 A56 386
54 34 7 248 700

Description
Repair cable, airbag system (Knee air bag)
Felt strip, self-adhesive (130 x 40 x 3 mm)

Quantity
2
Up to 4/cut to size

Bulk Supply Material - Sublet
Part Number
61 13 6 925 452

Description
Fabric adhesive tape abrasion resistant (25 mm x 25
m, DN price = 1 meter)

Quantity
Up to $5.00

Additionally, other materials and small parts that are not specified above, such as fluids, lubricants, one-time
use screws, nuts, and seals, which must be replaced or installed according to the ISTA repair instructions/ETK,
must be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalogue, or other approved BMW Group resources, according to
the respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the Repair Code listed in this bulletin.

CLAIM INFORMATION
For eligible US-specification BMW vehicles that are registered and operated in the United States (including
Puerto Rico), the component and issue specific 10 years (120 months) / 120,000-mile extended limited
warranty coverage for defects in materials and/or workmanship applies to qualifying repairs, as described
above, that are performed by authorized BMW centers.
This component, issue, repair specific extended limited warranty coverage applies to defects in materials or workmanship.

This coverage applies to the specific vehicle (VIN), the remaining portion of the ELW is transferrable to each
subsequent owner, and it is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion
criteria that applies to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Air bag replacement(s) and/or the repair of other SRS-related issues are excluded under this coverage.

The existing limited warranty coverage for the whole vehicle and other components has not changed.
This coverage supersedes the coverage that is provided under the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program or any
BMW Group Vehicle Service Contract that applies to the vehicle.
For the issue described in this bulletin, the “Repair cable, airbag system” is then covered by the remaining
portion of the extended limited warranty coverage period.
Non-Qualifying Repairs
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States and
Puerto Rico, or the diagnosis and repair of issues that are outside the intended scope of this extended
coverage, engine damage is not covered, other unrelated issues, and/or that are due to outside influences are
not covered by this limited warranty extension. This exclusion also applies to repairs that were performed using

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(including those repairs that result from using) non-genuine BMW parts and/or used BMW passenger car or
light truck parts.
Qualifying Repair – Claim Submission
Defect Code:

6112900300

G0x F9x Check Control message, restraint system (wiring
harness, knee airbag)

Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.

Labor Operation

Description

00 00 006

Carrying out vehicle test (Main work)

Labor
Allowance
As applicable

Carrying out vehicle test (Plus work)

As applicable

Supporting voltage of the vehicle electrical system /
recharging vehicle battery

As applicable

Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead of 00
00 006, or exclude them (including 61 21 528) when the Vehicle Test is included in another repair.
And, as necessary:
Labor Operation

Description

61 00 006*