Campaign - Trunk Latch Hydraulic Cylinder loose
SI B41 08 05Body Equipment
September 2005
Technical Service
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL
AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY
ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
SUBJECT
Service Action: Trunk Hatch Hydraulic Cylinder Loose
MODEL
E61 (5 Series Touring) produced up to 4/2005.
SITUATION
The ball pin for the left side tailgate hydraulic cylinder may become loose and allow moisture to penetrate the threads of the ball pin. This can result in corrosion on the threads.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves E61 (5 Series Touring) vehicles with option code 316 (automatic tailgate) which were produced from June 6, 2004 until April 15, 2005.
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.
CORRECTION
Apply threadlocker onto the threads of the ball pin.
PROCEDURE
Using a plastic wedge tool, pry the hydraulic cylinder (1) off of the ball pin (2) in the direction of arrow.
Remove the ball pin (2) and coat the threads with a
medium strength threadlocker (3).
Recommended threadlockers:
Wurth Medium-Strength Blue Threadlocker, Article #
0893 243010.
Locktite Medium-Strength Blue Threadlocker 242,
Loctite Part # LOC-37418.
Reinstall the ball pin and torque to 40 Nm.
Apply a small amount of clear wax around the edge of
the ball pin/body panel contact area.
PARTS INFORMATION
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number
443. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected
if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-278) and:
a. emboss your BMW center warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
b. punch out code number 443 (2) 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
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via Campaign Entry.