BMW Tech Tip: Anti-Tamper Socket To Service 328d Models

BMW Tech Tip: Anti-Tamper Socket To Service 328d Models

BMW announced the distribution of a special anti-tamper socket needed to remove and replace the undercar protection panel covering the SCR module on 2014-current F30/F31 328d models.

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BMW issued TSB SI B04 07 17 to announce the distribution of a special anti-tamper socket (P/N 83 30 2 450 245) needed to remove and replace the undercar protection panel covering the SCR module on 2014-current F30/F31 328d models. The socket will be available at BMW dealers.

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