Campaign - Door Panel Replacement
SI B51 21 07Body Equipment
October 2007
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: Replace the Door Panel
MODEL
E65, E66 (7 Series)
SITUATION
A required hardening agent was not applied to the door panel. As a result, the surface finish could peel off the door panel.
CAUSE
An error in the manufacturing process of the door panel.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves select E65 and E66 vehicles which were produced from 7/25/2007 to 7/27/2007.
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
The Chassis Number Ranges listed below are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
Model Chassis Number Range
E65 (7 Series) DT11032 - DT1 1046
E66 (7 Series) DT77153 - DT77228
PROCEDURE
1. Using the attachment, B512107_vehicles.pdf, determine which of the door panels require replacement.
a. Scroll down the left hand column to find the appropriate chassis number.
b. The row will identify which panels need to be replaced as well as the part number for each one. If a part number is not listed for a particular door, this panel should not be replaced.
2. Replace the affected door panels per Repair Instruction RA 51 42 001 (front doors), and/or RA 51 41 001 (rear doors).
PARTS INFORMATION
Refer to attachment B512107Vehicles.pdf for the applicable door panel part numbers for each affected vehicle.
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number 509. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-335) and:
a. emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
b. punch out code number 509 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.
SI B51 21 07 Affected Vehicles
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