Interior - Console Creaking Noises
SI B51 07 06Body Equipment
January 2006
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Creaking Noise from the Center Console
MODEL
E90 (3 Series)
SITUATION
Creaking noise heard from the center console area while driving.
CAUSE
Contact between the center console decorative trim and the instrument panel.
CORRECTION
In case of a customer complaint, apply felt tape to prevent direct contact between the center console trim and the instrument panel.
PROCEDURE
1. Remove center console trim per Repair Instructions RA 51 16 212.
2. Apply felt tape to the center console decorative trim at the instrument panel point of contact (shown by the arrow).
Note:
Only apply the felt tape (1) to the front-passenger side of the center console trim.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.