Whistling Noise From Front Bumper (SI B51 08 22)
Publication date: 2022-06-13Reference number: SI B51 08 22
WHISTLING NOISE FROM FRONT BUMPER
SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
| BMW: | G20 (3 Series Sedan) |
SITUATION
Whistling noise is heard coming from the front bumper while driving at highway speeds.
CAUSE
The noise is caused by the bottom clips of the lower grill. (As shown in the photo)
CORRECTION
Place felt on the lower clips of the bumper.
PROCEDURE
- Remove the front bumper from the vehicle following instructions (51 11 156 Remove and install front bumper panel) .
- Remove the lower grill from the bumper. (As shown in the photo).
- Attach felt to the lower bumper clips leaving a gap of 1mm
to the front. Size of felt needed: Length: 40mm, Width: 4mm
. (As shown in the photo).
- Mount the grill back onto the bumper and verify that the felt is not visible.
- Mount the bumper onto the vehicle and verify repair.
PARTS INFORMATION
Any appropriately sized strip of felt can be used.
CLAIM INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
| Defect Code: | 5111133700 | Trim grille, bottom (in bumper panel - air inlet) Loose |
Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
| Labor Operation | Description | Labor Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| 51 11 156 | Remove and install front bumper cover (Main) | Refer to AIR |
| Or: | ||
| 51 11 656 | Remove and install front bumper cover (Plus) | Refer to AIR |
| And, as necessary: | ||
| 51 00 001* | Localizing body complaint(s) (See below) | Work time (WT) |
| Or | ||
| 00 58 500* | Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below) | 2 FRU |
| And: | ||
| 51 99 000 | Work time to attach the felt strips to the air inlet trim grille clips (bottom front bumper cover) | 2 FRU |
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 51 11 656 instead of 51 11 156.
*Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 (/#/bulletin/010120?type=sib) or B01 07 20 (/#/bulletin/010720?type=sib) for the applicable procedure for documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis work time (WT), job/repair work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise required by State law.
And, as needed:
SUBLET - BULK MATERIALS (RO AND CLAIM COMMENTS REQUIRED)
| Sublet Code 4 | See the sublet reimbursement calculations below | Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk material (Do not use the BMW part number 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.
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