Kidney Grill(S) Loose (SI B51 14 19)
Publication date: 2019-04-01Reference number: SI B51 14 19
KIDNEY GRILL(S) LOOSE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
| BMW: | G30 (5 Series Sedan); F90 (M5 Sedan) |
| GROUP: | Body Equipment |
SITUATION
One or both kidney grills may be loose.
CAUSE
The kidney grill mounting clips may be:
- Faulty
- Improperly installed
- Require improved installation techniques
CORRECTION
Inspect the mounting clips for damage. Replace if necessary or re-install using improved installation instructions.
PROCEDURE
- Remove the affected front kidney grill following repair instructions REP 51 13 001 "Remove and install/replace front ornamental grill on left or right" .
- Inspect the mounting clips for each of the removed kidney grills.
Damaged kidney grill(s) will require replacement by referring to the revised installation instructions in ISTA.
For non-damaged grills on vehicles with glossy black kidney grills, continue to step 3.
For non-damaged grills on vehicles without glossy black kidney grills, go to step 6.
- Using fine sandpaper or a scuff pad, roughen the mounting clips (1).
- Clean the mounting clips using the cleaner included in 1K adhesive kit Part Number 82 69 9 408 866
- Allow the cleaner to completely dry
- Apply 1K adhesive to the bottom surface of the mounting clips as shown in Step 3.
- While the 1K adhesive is still curing, re-install the kidney grill following the revised installation instructions included in REP 51 13 001 "Remove and install/replace front ornamental grill on left of right" .
PARTS INFORMATION
Not all vehicles will require parts.
| Part Number | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Refer to ETK/AIR | Grill, front, left | 1 if necessary |
| Refer to ETK/AIR | Grill, front, right | 1 if necessary |
| 82 69 9 408 866 | Adhesive 1K (50 ml) | Sublet as necessary |
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
| Defect Code: | 51 13 00 37 00 | Front ornamental grill/radiator cover loose |
One grill requires repair or replacement
| Labor Operation: | Labor Allowance: | Description: |
|---|---|---|
| 51 13 001 | Refer to AIR | Removing and installing/replacing front radiator grill on left or right (Main work) |
| Or: | ||
| 51 13 501 | Refer to AIR | Removing and installing/replacing front radiator grill on left or right (Plus work) |
| And, as applicable | ||
| 51 00 001 | 1 FRU | Additional work for repairing one glossy black kidney grill (non-replacement) |
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 51 13 501 instead of 51 13 001.
Or:
Both grills require repair or replacement
| Labor Operation: | Labor Allowance: | Description: |
|---|---|---|
| 51 13 002 | Refer to AIR | Removing and installing/replacing both front radiator grill center sections (Main work) |
| Or: | ||
| 51 13 502 | Refer to AIR | Removing and installing/replacing both front radiator grill center sections (Plus work) |
| And, as applicable | ||
| 51 00 001 | 2 FRU | Additional work for repairing both glossy black kidney grills (non-replacement) |
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 51 13 502 instead of 51 13 002.
Work time labor operation code 51 00 001 is not considered a Main labor operation. Also, since the "work time" FRU allowance to be claimed is specified, a separate punch time is not required. However, it still requires an explanation on the repair order and in the claim comments section.
And, when applicable:
Sublet - Bulk Material
| Sublet Code 4 | See the sublet reimbursement calculations below | Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk materials (Do not use the BMW part numbers for claim submission) |
Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk material (BMW part numbers) is at the dealer net price amount for the "quantity used" plus your center's handling.
Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section.