3 Series E36 Z3 (M54) ROADST
VK-23/Scherl
Baugruppe/Group: 52
52 01 97 (171)
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01/1997
Backrest cushion
E36 / Z3
Complaints:
Small pieces of foam fall out of the backrest of the driver's and passenger's seat on to the
carpet.
Cause:
When the backrest cushion is subjected to heavy loads (i.e. "well-built" persons), the side
foam-rubber cushion sections rub on the backrest frame. This can cause the foam to break
up.
Vehicles affected:
E36/Z3
Manufacturing period: from the start of series production up to week 18/96
Procedure:
If you receive a complaint from a customer, replace the entire backrest cushion (= foam-
rubber section, upholstery material and, if nec., seat heater).
Improved seats have been installed in series production now since week
19/96.
These seats are fitted with reinforcing fleece in the side cushions of the backrests.
Parts:
The part numbers remain unchanged.
The stocks of old seat cushions kept at the Central Parts Warehouse in Dingolfing have
been cleared.
Reimbursement:
Material and labour costs incurred can be claimed through the usual warranty channels
subject to current warranty terms as follows:
Defect code
52 10 90 69 00
This defect code is not contained in the official
defect code catalogue but has been included in
the system. This will enable warranty claims to be
processed.
Job number
52 11 029
Labour
11 FRUs
Warranty type
1
Warranty stage
1 (within vehicle warranty)
2 (outside vehicle warranty)
Reimbursement is limited up to December 1998.
SI Backrest cushion E36 Z3
BMW AG - TIS
10.02.2013 23:34
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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