Interior - Instrument Panel Rattle Noise From Passenger Side
SI B51 12 12Body Equipment
June 2012
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 12 12 dated April 2012.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Instrument Panel Makes a Rattling Noise from the Passenger Side
MODEL
F01, F02 (7 Series)
F07 (5 Series Gran Turismo)
F10 (5 Series)
F12 (6 Series Convertible)
F13 (6 Series Coupe)
[NEW] Vehicles produced from August 2008 to June 2012
SITUATION
A rattling noise can be heard from the lower part of the instrument panel, near the passenger side footwell. The rattling noise occurs when driving on rough roads.
CAUSE
The two holder clips on the front passenger footwell trim panel have too much clearance between the holder clips and the bulkhead mount.
PROCEDURE
Confirm the noise is coming from the passenger side footwell trim by lightly tapping the footwell trim to reproduce the noise. If the noise is heard, proceed to the next step.
1. Remove the instrument panel footwell trim on the passenger side using the Repair Instructions 51 45 195.
2. With the trim panel removed, place the trim on a clean work surface. Locate the two clip areas to be modified.
3. Apply a self-adhesive felt strip, measuring 70x30x0.8 mm, to the left inner trim clip area shown in yellow.
4.A Apply another self-adhesive felt strip, measuring 70x30x0.8 mm, to the right inner trim clip.
5. Reinstall the footwell trim panel and confirm the noise is gone by lightly tapping on the trim.
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