Body - B-Pillar Wind Noise At High Speeds
SI B51 34 08Body Equipment
November 2008
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Wind Noise from the B-pillar at High Speeds
MODEL
E82 (1 Series) produced up to 9/2008
SITUATION
At highway speeds, wind noise can be heard from the B-pillar area, where the door glass meets the door seal.
CAUSE
1. Contour of the door seal
2. Window glass adjustment
PROCEDURE
1. Replace the door seal on the affected side of the vehicle. It is not necessary to replace both the left and right seal, unless the customer has referenced wind noise complaints from both sides.
2. Check the window pretension and adjust the door glass as necessary, per Repair Instruction RA 51 32 154.
NOTE:
The following special tools are required to properly adjust the door glass:
^ 51 3 080
^ 51 3 240
^ 51 3 300
^ 51 3 301
^ 51 3 303
^ 51 3 304
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.