Interior - Noise From Front RH or LH Seat Back Rest

SI B52 15 09
Seats

October 2010
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes B52 15 09 dated December 2009.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Front Seat Backrest Noise when the Seat Is Occupied

MODEL
E70 (X5)

E71 (X6)

Produced up to 9/2/09

SITUATION

Noises may occur from the front left or right seat backrest when the seat is occupied.

CAUSE

The tension spring is incorrectly hooked in place on the flexmat.

[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.

[NEW] 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.