Interior - Noise When Seat Moves Forward/Backwards

SI B52 08 09
Seats

October 2010
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B52 08 09 dated July 2009.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Noises from the Forward/Back Seat Adjuster Drive Shaft

MODEL
E70 (X5)
E71 (X6)

Vehicles equipped with SA456 (Comfort seats) or SA459 (Electric adjustable memory seats)

Vehicles produced up to September 9, 2009

SITUATION

Noises occur when adjusting the front driver's or passenger's seat forward or back.

CAUSE

Drive mechanism of the electric seat adjuster

[NEW] INFORMATION

Refer to ISTA diagnosis for the required repair procedure. The test plan "AM5201_00012-Front seat, interference noises" can be found under:

"Activities/Information search/Function structure/Body/Mechanism, noise, optical element, leaks/Noise/Interference noise at front seat". For information on NED (Non-electric Diagnosis) test plans, refer to SI B07 03 10.

CORRECTION

Refer to ISTA diagnosis for the required repair procedure

[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION

Refer to the KSD2 to code the repair performed as prescribed by ISTA diagnosis results and the Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual for specific warranty coverage.