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65 27 24_KNEE AIR BAG CCM G05 VARIANT WIRE HARNESS REPAIR

SIB 65 27 24
KNEE AIR BAG CCM G05 VARIANT WIRE HARNESS REPAIR
2026-05-19
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 27 24 dated November 2025.
What’s New:
Claim Information section updated

MODEL
E-Series
F95
F96
G05
G05
G05
G05
G06
G06
G07
G07

Model Description
X5 M Sports Activity
Vehicle (SAV)
X6 M Sports Activity
Coupe (SAC)
X5 sDrive40i,
xDrive40i SAV
X5 xDrive50i SAV
X5 xDrive45e SAV
X5 M50i SAV
X6 sDrive40i, M50i
SAC
X6 xDrive40i SAC
X7 xDrive40i SAV
X7 xDrive50i, M50i
SAV

Production Dates to as Noted
Below

Affected Option Code

From March 23, 2020 to April 2023
From March 28, 2020 to April 2023
From March 28, 2020 to April 2023
From March 27 2020 to April 2023
From December 06, 2019 to April
2023
From March 28, 2020 to April 2023

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

From March 27, 2020 to April 2023
From March 28, 2020 to April 2023
From March 28, 2020 to August 2022
From March 27, 2020 to August 2022

The knee air bag wire harness repair for models produced prior to the production dates above are covered
in SI B65 02 22.

SITUATION
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

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
Create sufficient access to perform this repair:
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

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The dashboard cover does 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 airbag 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.
Apply felt tape to the edge of the center console support to protect the ACSM wiring.

PROCEDURE
1-Perform a vehicle test with ISTA.
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 connector.

NOTE: The LCI (life cycle impulse, aka “facelift”) models change the design of the ACSM air bag
control module, wire location, connector number. DO NOT FOLLOW THIS BULLETIN FOR LCI
VEHICLES.
3- Follow Repair Instructions 51 45 184 to remove the under-dash 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 to remove the under-dash 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 in conjuncture with additional harness protection addressed in the
next step

5- Unplug the wiring connector from the ACSM (A11*2B).
6. Cover the edge of the center console support
(the edge inside the circle) with felt tape (part
number 54 34 7 248 700).
Check the ACSM module for signs of corrosion
within the electrical connectors.

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7- Reference Wiring Diagram ‘A11 Crash safety module SP0000064078’ and confirm wire color and
pin number BEFORE cutting these 4 wires at the ACSM connector.
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)
Then pin 2 repair cables into the air bag control unit connector (A11*2B).
8- Wrap the harness of the knee air bag on the driver's side and passenger's side with an abrasion-resistant fabric
tape (part number 61 13 6 925 452).
9-Follow SI B01 13 23 for the ACSM cover cap if applicable.
10- Route one repair harness to the knee air bag 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.
11- The knee air bag wiring should be protected from chafing on any support bracket with felt tape (Felt tape part
number 54 34 7 248 700).

Important: The felt must be glued around the edge of the bracket!

PARTS INFORMATION
To determine the part number(s) 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 wiring for 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

CLAIM INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
G0x F9x Check Control message, restraint system (wiring
Repair Code:
6112900300
harness, knee airbag)
Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.

Diagnosis
Labor
Operation
00 00 006

Carrying out vehicle test (Main work)

Labor
Allowance
As applicable

Carrying out vehicle test (Plus work)

As applicable

Description

Or:
00 00 556
And:

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Supporting voltage of the vehicle electrical system /
recharging vehicle battery

61 21 528

As applicable

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 (including 61 21 528) when the Vehicle Test is included in another repair.
And, as necessary:
Labor
Operation
61 00 006*

Carrying out vehicle diagnosis, ABL (Work time)

Labor
Allowance
WT FRU

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below)

2 FRU

Description

Or
00 58 500*

And with the above that applies:
Repair
Labor
Operation
51 16 665

Completely removing and installing center console

Labor
Allowance
Refer to AIR

Removing and installing trim panel for pedal assembly

As applicable

Removing and installing instrument trim panel trim at
bottom right

As applicable

Install repair cable of left or right knee airbag (Associated
work, after vehicle diagnosis) (center console removed)

4 FRU

Install repair cable of left or right knee airbag for the other
side (Associated work, after vehicle diagnosis) (center
console removed)

4 FRU

Description

And:
51 45 684
And:
51 45 695
And:
00 72 587
And:
00 72 587

And, when applicable for the:
G07 (X7 Models)
Labor Operation
51 16 998

Description
Additional work with cup holder, rear (with 51 16 665)

Labor Allowance
As applicable

Work time labor operation codes 61 00 006 and 00 58 500 are not considered Main labor operations.
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”

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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.
(*) 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.
And, as needed:
Sublet – Bulk Supply Materials (RO and Claim Comments Required)
Sublet Code 4

Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk material (Fabric adhesive
tape, do not use the BMW part number for claim submission)

Up to $5.00

Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk material (BMW part number)
is at the dealer net price amount for the 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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