Interior - B-Pillar Cracking/Ticking Noise
SI B51 30 05Body Equipment
October 2005
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B51 30 05 dated August 2005.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
[NEW] Cracking or Ticking Noise from Lower B-Pillar
MODEL
E90 (3 Series)
SITUATION
Cracking or ticking noise heard from the lower B-pillar area while driving.
[NEW] Note:
See S.I. B51 32 05 for noise from upper B-pillar trim.
CAUSE
Door lock striker connection to the B-pillar (front left and front right doors).
CORRECTION
In case of a customer complaint, re-torque the door striker bolts.
PROCEDURE
1. Mark the position of the door striker.
2. Loosen the striker bolts.
3. Slightly move the striker away from, and then back to its original position.
4. Re-torque the striker bolts to 18.5 Nm.
Note:
Do not change the position of the striker (mark the position before loosening the striker bolts).
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For information only.