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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.

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Supporting Materials
Videos
33 01 25

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