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SIB 17 03 20: Coolant line leak
Coolant line leak on BMW G01/G02/G05/G07 and other models (2018–2020); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10176366 · May 2020 · also written SI B17 03 20, B170320
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
COOLANT LINE QUICK DISCONNECTS LEAK IN LOW TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW -15Ë?C (5Ë?F): The coolant reservoir in the high or low temperature cooling system is low There may be a coolant leak under the vehicle There may be a check control message (ID166) to top up coolant The low temperature cooling system have a low level warning indicator.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 17 03 20 Also written: SI B17 03 20, B170320, 17 03 20, SIB-17-03-20, SI B170320 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10176366 |
| Document IDs filed | B170320 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X3, X4, X5, X7 |
| Model years | 2018–2020 |
| Chassis | G01, G02, G05, G07, F97, F98 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B47, B58, N63, S58 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Engine And Engine Cooling Fuel System Gasoline Hydraulic Lane Departure Service Brakes |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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