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SIB 52 05 10: Repositioning harness after seat motor replacement

Repositioning harness after seat motor replacement on BMW E70/E71 models (2009–2011); the fix is replacing the affected part.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10034187 · May 2010 · also written SI B52 05 10, B520510

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.

Repositioning harness after seat motor replacement. When replacement of the drive motor for the comfort seat back width adjustment becomes necessary, the seat harness requires further modification because it has changed.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 52 05 10
Also written: SI B52 05 10, B520510, 52 05 10, SIB-52-05-10, SI B520510
NHTSA ID10034187
Document IDs filedSI-B-52-05-10
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5, X6
Model years2009–2011
ChassisE70, E71
EnginesM57, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

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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