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Audio System - Subwoofer Rattles

SI B65 13 01
Sound System, Cruise, Alarms, Monitors

June 2005
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletins supersedes S.I. 65 13 01 dated October 2002.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Subwoofer Causes Rattling Noises

MODEL
[NEW] E46 (3 Series) Coupe, with Harman-Kardon Hi-Fi loudspeaker system (option 674)

Vehicles from start of production up to April 2003.

SITUATION

Rear parcel shelf/subwoofer rattles when audio track has heavy bass.

The cause of these rattling noises is vibration between rear parcel shelf and shelf vent.

[NEW] PROCEDURE

Install a new rear parcel shelf (improved with an additional holder in the middle).





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Refer to KSD.





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