Body - Rattle When Closing Door
SI B51 24 05Body Equipment
July 2005
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes Service Measure B51 201 03 dated March 2003.
SUBJECT
Front Door Closing Noise
MODEL
E53 (X5)
SITUATION
Some customers may complain of a rattle from inside the front door when it is slammed shut.
CAUSE
The window regulator operating cables slap against each other where they cross, causing the rattle sounds.
CORRECTION
On a customer complaint basis, install a plastic wire tie.
PROCEDURE
Remove the inner door panel and secure the regulator operating cables together with a plastic wire tie. Only tighten the wire tie far enough to hold the cables in contact with each other, but not so tight as to compress the sheathing of the cables. Cut off the tail of the tie so that it doesn't contact anything inside the door.
Note:
Vehicles produced in 11/02 may have a white plastic clip holding the cables together. This clip should be removed and discarded.
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