B330125 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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33 01 25_REAR SUSPENSION STRUTS RATTLE WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACE
SIB 33 01 25

REAR SUSPENSION STRUTS RATTLE WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACE

2026-02-23

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B33 01 25 dated August 2025.

What’s New:

Warranty Information section’s coverage statement updated, and the labor operation codes have been

reformatted.
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THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

THIS REPAIR IS REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE (RSU) FRIENDLY
MODEL

E-Series
Model Description
G42 with

B58D engine
2 Series Coupe
Production

Date

From SoP

(model year

2022 with 8/2021

SoP)
Affected Option Code

2VF Adaptive M suspension
SITUATION

“Rattling” noises heard from the area of the luggage compartment when driving over a rough road surface.

See attached video V33 01 25 “Rear strut noise”.
CAUSE

Function related noises of the dampening components.
CORRECTION

Replace the support bearings, auxiliary shock absorbers, stabilizer and stabilizer supports using the bolded

part numbers below.

Note: The bold part numbers below are not found on the G42 in AIR/ETK. Failure to use the

referenced part numbers from this SIB will result in an improper repair and not remedy the noise

complaint.

All remaining hardware can be found referencing the model G42.
PROCEDURE

Replace the rear stabilizer with supports as per REP 33 55 000 “Removing and installing/replacing rear antiroll bar”.

With the rear axle support lowered, replace the rear support bearings together with the auxiliary shock

absorbers as per REP 33 52 161 “Replacing support bearing for spring strut/shock absorber on the rear left

or right”.
PARTS INFORMATION

Use and invoice the BOLDED part numbers listed below.

Part Number

33 50 6 889 267
Description

Support bearings rear
Quantity

2
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33 53 6 791 515

33 50 5 A4F 1C7

33 50 5 B38 D44
Auxiliary shock absorber, rear

Stabilizer, rear

Stabilizer support
2

1

2
Note: The bold part numbers above are not found on the G42 in AIR/ETK. Failure to use the abovereferenced part numbers will result in an improper repair and not remedy the noise complaint.

Part Number

07 11 9 907 135

07 11 9 907 502

07 11 9 907 372

33 32 6 760 668

33 30 6 760 349

07 11 9 908 024

07 11 9 902 751

07 11 9 907 333

33 32 6 768 884

33 30 6 793 892

07 14 6 884 435

34 10 8 838 589

33 12 7 607 158

07 11 9 904 024

18 30 7 525 607

18 30 8 635 798

18 32 8 612 538

18 32 8 612 537

07 14 9 3047 66
Description

Hex nut with flange (M10x1-8-ZNS3)

Torx bolt (10.9-ZNS3)

Torx screw with collar (M12x1.5x90-10.9)

Self-locking collar nut (M12x1.5-10 ZNS3)

Self-locking collar nut (M14x1.5-10 ZNS3)

Torx-bolt with washer (M14x1.5x85)

Hex nut (M6-8-ZNS3)

Star-socket screw (BM8X30)

Hexagon nut with collar (M10-10 ZNS3)

Torx screw with collar ( M12x1.5x110)

Multi-purpose bolt ASA (M10x35 ZNS3)

Torx screw with washer (M12X1.5X43 ZNS3)

Repair kit recessed nut blue

Hex nut (M8-ZNS3)

Hex nut (M8)

Muffler clamp (D=80.0 x 37mm)

Gasket ring

Screw clamp (D=135mm)

Combination Allen bolt
Quantity

2

6

2

2

2

2

8

4

2

4

8

4

1

3

1

1

1

1

10
Sublet – Bulk Supply Materials

Part Number

83 19 2 405 829

83 23 0 417 754
Description

Circo Light; lubricant (DN = 250 ml)

Lubricating grease Optitemp HT 1 LF (DN = 50 g tube)
Quantity

As needed

As needed
CLAIM INFORMATION

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

Repair Code:
3352063900
Thrust bearing, top rear Unpleasant noises
Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.
Diagnosis

Labor

Operation
Description
Labor Allowance
51 00 001*
Localizing body complaint(s): Verifying the source of the

rattling noises in the luggage compartment area as

described in this Service Information Bulletin (Work time)
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
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Labor

Operation
Description
Labor Allowance
33 55 000
Removing and installing/replacing rear anti-roll bar (Main

work)
As applicable
Removing and installing/replacing rear anti-roll bar

(Plusposition)
As applicable
Replacing support bearing for spring struts/shock

absorber, rear (Associated work, shock absorber

removed)
As applicable
Or:

33 55 502

And:

33 52 633
Sublet – Bulk Supply Materials (RO and Claim Comments Required)

Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk supply materials

(Do not use the BMW part numbers for claim submission)
Sublet Code 4
See the sublet

reimbursement

calculations below
Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk supply materials (BMW part

numbers) is at the dealer net (DN) price for the full or proportional quantities 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.

(*) 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 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.
FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN

Technical Feedback

Warranty Feedback

Parts Feedback
To submit feedback for the technical topic of this bulletin: Submit your

feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin

To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS

ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the

Warranty Documentation Portal

To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS

ticket to the Parts Department
Supporting Materials

Videos

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