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51 14 24_HOOD IS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE

SIB 51 14 24
HOOD IS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE
2026-02-09
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THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY
THIS REPAIR IS REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE (RSU) FRIENDLY

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B51 14 24 dated October 2024.
What’s New (Specific text highlighted):
Models added

MODEL
E-Series
G60
G90
G99

Model Description
5 Series Sedan
M5 Sedan
M5 Touring

SITUATION
The hood is difficult to close, or may not close.

CAUSE
Sealing between the hood and side panel is too tight.

CORRECTION
There are multiple corrections:

Visually inspect the hood alignment
Inspect the hood bump stops for proper adjustment
Visually inspect the functionality of the hood latches when locking and unlocking (with hood open)
Adjust the hood if necessary

PROCEDURE
1. Verify that the CAUSE above is the customer’s concern.

2. Visually inspect the hood alignment, and reference repair instructions 41 61 014 for the proper
hood gap dimensions.
3. With the hood open, visually inspect the hood latches when locking and unlocking. Verify that there is no binding/restriction
on the latches.
4. Inspect the bump stops for proper adjustment following the repair instructions listed in ISTA/AIR 51 23 X02C.
5. Adjust the hood if necessary, following the repair instructions listed in ISTA/AIR 41 61 014.
6. Verify the repair.

PARTS INFORMATION
Parts are not required.

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

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Repair Code:

5123014100

Striker of engine compartment lid Poorly adapted/fitted

Diagnosis
Labor Operation
51 00 001*
Or:
00 58 500*

Description
Localizing body complaint(s) (Work time)

Labor Allowance
WT FRU

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate

2 FRU

And, with the diagnosis above that is applicable to your center together with the work below that was
performed.
Repair
Labor Operation
41 61 014
Or:
41 61 514

Description
Adjusting hood (Main work)

Labor Allowance
As applicable

Adjusting hood (Pluspostion work)

As applicable

If you are using a Main labor operation code for another repair, then use the Plusposition labor operation
code 41 61 514 instead of 41 61 014.
Work time labor operation codes 51 00 001 and 00 58 500 are not considered Main labor operations.
(*) 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.

BMW Group’s AIR Application Resource for Flat Rate Labor Operation Codes
To obtain the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance information from the BMW Group AIR application
resource, start by entering the the Chassis Number (last seven (7) characters of the VIN), and click on the
“Search” icon. If the “Vehicle Selection” window displays two or more model possible vehicle choices, select
the applicable Model, or enter the full VIN (17 characters) instead to proceed. Click on the “Flat Rate Units”
button and enter a flat rate labor operation code number “without spaces” in the field to the right, click on the
“Search” icon to display the corresponding listing of “Flat rate unit group details” that are available and their
corresponding FRU allowances.
Other Repairs
If other eligible and covered work is performed based on the diagnosis procedure above, claim this work
with the applicable Repair Code listed in AIR together with the corresponding labor operation codes and
their flat rate unit (FRU) allowance(s), including the diagnosis* that applies.

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