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Body - Metallic Noise When Door Mirrors Are Folding

SI B51 19 11
Body Equipment

June 2011
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Metallic Noise when Door Mirrors Are Folding

MODEL
E82, E88 (1 Series)

E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series)

E85, E89 (Z4)

E83 (X3)

F25 (X3) from start of production

Vehicles produced from September 1, 2008 (except F25) through May 28, 2010

SITUATION

The customer complains of a metallic creaking noise when the door mirrors are folding.

CAUSE

Lubricating grease is missing between the two metal mating surfaces of the mirror tension spring.

PROCEDURE

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B51 19 11 Procedure.