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SIB 51 19 25
RATTLE NOISE FROM LEFT FOOTWELL PANEL AREA
2026-01-08
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THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY
THIS REPAIR IS REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE (RSU) FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series
G60
G90
G99

Model Description
5 Series Sedan (all models)
M5 Sedan Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
M5 Touring PHEV

SITUATION
When driving vehicle over rough roads, a rattle sound emanates from the left footwell panel.

CAUSE
The Ultrasonic Camera Automated Parking (UCAP) control unit is too close to the front hood release
Bowden cable, causing them to vibrate against each other.

CORRECTION
The front hood release Bowden cable needs to be secured with felt tape in the area where it makes contact
with UCAP connector.

PROCEDURE
After verifying that the noise is being caused by the UCAP control unit contacting the front hood release
Bowden cable, please proceed as follows:
Remove driver-side side kick panel
and lower the distribution box
Identify where the Bowden cable is
contacting the UCAP connector
Mark the Bowden cable contact area
with an item such as tire chalk
Use the appropriate felt tape thickness
(1 mm, 2 mm, or 3 mm) and length to
wrap the Bowden cable in the marked
area
Tap the cable against the UCAP
connector and verify the noise is no
longer audible
Photo shows a dampening pad to highlight
and demonstrate the repair.

PARTS INFORMATION
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When applicable, to determine the part number 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.
Sublet – Bulk Supply Material
Part Number
51 45 2 353 024

Description
Set felt strip self-adhesive

Quantity
As needed

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

5123033900

Bonnet (Hood) release lever including bowden cable
Unpleasant noises

Diagnosis
Labor Operation
51 00 001*

Description
Localizing body complaint(s) (Work time)

Labor Allowance
WT FRU

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate

2 FRU

Or:
00 58 500*

And, with the diagnosis above that applies to your center together with the work below that was performed.
Repair
Labor Operation
51 45 184

Description
Removing and installing trim panel for pedal assembly
(Main work)

Labor Allowance
As applicable

Or:
51 45 684

Removing and installing trim panel for pedal assembly
(Plusposition work)

As applicable

Work time to lower the distribution box, identify and mark
where the bowden cable is contacting the UCAP, and
wrapping the bowden cable at the marked area with the
appropriate felt tape thickness and length

3 FRU

And:
51 99 000*

If you are using a Main labor operation code for another repair, then use the Plusposition labor operation
code 51 45 684 instead of 51 45 184.
Work time labor operation codes 51 00 001 and 00 58 500 are not considered Main labor operations.
Sublet – Bulk Supply Materials (RO and Claim Comments Required)
Sublet Code 4

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

See the sublet
reimbursement
calculations below

Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk supply material (BMW part
number) is at the dealer net (DN) price for the proportional quantity 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.

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(*) Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for the applicable procedure for
documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis work time (WT), job/repair
work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise required by State law.

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