Body - Water Leak from the Upper Tailgate Area
SI B41 02 07Body
October 2007
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Water Leak from the Upper Tailgate Area
MODEL
E70 (X5) produced in 8/2007
SITUATION
A water leak may be evident coming from the top of the upper tailgate section in the area of either the left of right hinge.
CAUSE
Instability in the fastening process of the upper latches during assembly.
CORRECTION
Torque loose upper tailgate hinge bolts.
PROCEDURE
^ Do not replace the tailgate seal.
^ Torque all upper tailgate hinge bolts to 18NM.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Please refer to the latest KSD for all applicable labor operations and allowances.
If the appropriate labor operation is not contained in KSD, then a work time labor operation should be used.
Defect Code 41 62 01 41 00
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