3 Series E36 318ti (M44) COMP
MK-24/Krojer
Baugruppe/Group: 51
51 03 98 (345)
weltweit
all countries
07/1998
Opening and closing tailgate
E36
Complaint:
1.
Tailgate cannot be opened, or only with difficulty, at the locking cylinder knob.
2.
Tailgate does not close properly; protrudes; interior light does not
go out.
Cause:
Use of 2-detent tailgate lock.
1.
A material defect in the tailgate lock can cause the release lever to become deformed,
especially at high ambient temperatures, preventing the lock from opening.
2.
Due to the higher resistance offered by the 2-detent tailgate lock, more force is
required to close the tailgate.
Vehicles affected:
E36/5 compact
Manufacturing period: November 1997 - May 1998
Remedy:
In the event of a customer complaint:
1.
Renew the tailgate lock.
2.
Inform the customer accordingly.
Procedure:
1.
Renew tailgate lock,
please refer to repair instructions 51 24 004 and 51 24 040
Please note: The locking linkage must be fitted without pretension.
It may be necessary to adjust the linkage.
2.
Check the adjustment of the tailgate and point out the increased force required to
close the tailgate to the customer.
Parts:
Tailgate lock: Part number 51 24 8 201 784
Reimbursement:
Material and labour costs incurred can be claimed through the usual warranty channels
subject to current warranty terms as follows:
Defect code
51 24 91 34 00
This defect code is not listed in the official Defect
Code Catalogue but has been recorded in the
system. This will enable warranty claims to be
processed.
Renew tailgate lock
Job number
51 24 040 (main work)
Labour
4 FRUs
Job number
51 24 540 (associated work)
Labour
2 FRUs
Warranty type
1
Warranty stage
SI Opening and closing tailgate E36
BMW AG - TIS
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