Body - Sunroof Wind Noise
GROUP 54Special Roofs
54 50 02
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Service Information
February 2002
SUBJECT
Wind Noise from Sunroof
MODEL
X5 produced before 10/2000
SITUATION
Some owners of X5s produced prior to 10/2000 may complain of a wind noise even though the sunroof panel is properly adjusted.
CAUSE
The glass sunroof panel may be very slightly undersized, which allows a slight air gap between the glass panel and the sunroof seal on the body. This gap can produce a wind noise.
CORRECTION
A sunroof seal that is 0.3 mm thicker was introduced into production in 10/2000. This thicker seal compensates for variations the glass panel size, and provides a tight seal without air gaps.
This thicker seal is now available as a replacement part.
PROCEDURE
In case of a customer complaint, first verify that the sunroof panel is correctly adjusted per Repair Manual, section 54 12 003. If the panel is properly adjusted, verify that the noise is caused by improper panel to seal contact by applying masking tape over the panel/seal joint and test driving, or by utilizing an ultrasonic leak detector.
If a leak is found to be causing the noise, replace the sunroof seal with part number 54 13 7 064 664 as described in the Repair Manual, section 54 12 120.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Defect Code 54 12 91 39 00
Labor Operation: 00 53 241 Main Work
Labor Allowance: 9 FRU
Labor Operation: +00 53 714 Associated Work
Labor Allowance: 8 FRU
Parts Allowance: 54 13 7 064 664 1
Note:
The following explanations will spell out the correct use of the work times.
Main Work: Use this labor operation number when the only
repair performed is the listed warranty repair.
OR
+ Associated Work: Use this labor operation number when other
repairs or services are performed along with the listed warranty repair.
Under no circumstances should both labor
operation numbers be claimed. Attempts to claim
both times will result in an unnecessary delay in
claim processing and payment.