Campaign - SMG Transmission Hydraulic Line Breakage
SI B23 02 02Manual Transmissions
September 2002
Service Engineering
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
SUBJECT
Replace Pipe Clamp on SMG Transmission
MODEL
E46 M3 Coupe and Convertible, with SMG
SITUATION
The clamp holding one of the hydraulic lines to the side of the transmission can break from drivetrain vibrations allowing the hydraulic line to contact the transmission housing.
CORRECTION
Replace pressure line clamp and bolt on all affected vehicles.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves E46 M3 vehicles with SMG transmission which were produced from start of production to April 12, 2002.
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communication System). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
The Chassis Number Ranges listed are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
PARTS INFORMATION
PROCEDURE
1. Remove underbody panels below transmission.
2. Replace line clamp and bolt. Clamp is located above backing light switch (see arrow).
3. Re-fit underbody panel.
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number 337. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-180) and:
a. emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
b. punch out code number 337 printed on the label and,
c. affix the label to the B pillar as shown.
If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on top of another one because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Reimbursement for this Service Action will be through campaign entry.