Insufficient Driver's Side Mirror Heater Temperature (SI B51 01 21)

INSUFFICIENT DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR HEATER TEMPERATURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SITUATION

The driver's side mirror glass does not defrost as quickly as the passenger's side.

CAUSE

Faulty driver's side mirror glass, with integrated heating element.

CORRECTION

Replace the driver's side mirror glass.

PROCEDURE

Replace the driver's side mirror glass following repair instructions REP 51 16 026 "Replace mirror glass for exterior vehicle mirror"  .

PARTS INFORMATION

Obtain and confirm the part numbers for your specific vehicle by entering the chassis number in either ETK or AIR which takes into account specific equipment and/or options.

Part Number	Description	Quantity
Refer to AIR/ETK	Mirror Glass	1

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.

Defect Code:	5116186600	Exterior mirror heating No effect
:
Labor Operation	Description	Labor Allowance
51 16 026	Replace mirror glass for exterior vehicle mirror (Main Work)	Refer to AIR
Or
51 16 526	Replace mirror glass for exterior vehicle mirror (Plus Work)	Refer to AIR

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 51 16 526 instead of 51 16 026.

Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.

As applicable to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20  or B01 07 20  for claiming your diagnosis work time, job/repair work time (WT), RO/Claim WT and/or repair explanation procedures, unless otherwise required by State law.

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