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SIB 51 15 15: B-pillar trim protective wrap removal
B-pillar trim protective wrap removal on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2016); BMW shared service information.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147141 · May 2015 · also written SI B51 15 15, B511515
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.
Removal Process: B-Pillar High Gloss Trim Protective Wrap. INFORMATION ONLY The key for successful wrap removal is to have the body cool (below 60 degrees) and dry. The recommendations are as follows: ? Before removing the B-pillar wrap, make sure the car body is dry and cool. ? ?
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 15 15 Also written: SI B51 15 15, B511515, 51 15 15, SIB-51-15-15, SI B511515 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147141 |
| Document IDs filed | B511515 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 335i, 340i, ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Model years | 2012–2016 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Equipment Structure |
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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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.