Interior - Spare Tire Cover Strut Eliminated

SI B51 04 09
Body Equipment

February 2009
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Gas Strut for Spare Wheel Cover Deleted

MODEL
E70 (X5) produced from 10/2008 and not equipped with a 3rd row seat (SA 4UB)

E71 (X6) produced from 10/2008

INFORMATION





The gas strut (1) and associated bracket, used to hold the spare wheel compartment cover in the open position, have been deleted. These parts were deleted as a running change, and therefore they should not be replaced under warranty.

If the customer would like to have these parts installed, the gas strut and associated bracket may be added at his or her expense.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty claims to add the above-mentioned gas strut should not be made, and will not be approved.





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