Interior Vinyl Trim - Shrinks/Pulls Loose
Group 51Body Equipment
Bulletin Number
51 01 93 (3766)
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
March 1993
Product Engineering
This Service Information bulletin replaces S.I. 51 12 87 (1484) dated October 1987. Please remove and discard S.I. 51 12 87 (1484) dated October 1987 from your S.I. binder.
SUBJECT:
Interior Trim
MODELS:
All
Situation:
The vinyl trim covering door panels and other interior trim pieces can possibly shrink due to variations in temperature and humidity. This shrinkage can cause the vinyl trim to pull loose from its backing, especially around the outside edges and cutouts in the panel.
Correction:
Many of the loose pieces of vinyl can be reglued using 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive (yellow). Apply the adhesive as per manufacturer's directions, and stretch and wrap the loose material into place, clamping it in position until it sets.
Note:
This repair works best on flat or outside curved panels. On inside curved panels the vinyl cannot always be stretched far enough to completely adhere to the backing, and can easily pull loose again.
Warranty Status:
Covered under the terms of the applicable BMW New Car Limited Warranty.
Defect code and labor information: Please refer to the appropriate section of the Defect Code Catalog and Flat Rate Manual for the involved trim pieces.