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Interior - Console Lid Difficult To Open

SI B51 11 07
Body Equipment

April 2007
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Center Console Lid Difficult to Open

MODEL
E70 (X5)

SITUATION

The lid for the storage area of the center console (under the armrest) may be difficult to open, requiring it to be pressed down in order to actuate the release button.

CAUSE

Insufficient clearance between the release lever and the tab on the front edge of the storage box.

CORRECTION

Remove material from the latching area to increase the clearance.

PROCEDURE

1. Open both lids for the center console storage bin.





2. Remove 0.4 mm of material (A) from top edge of opening for the release lever.

3. Ensure that both the right and left lids require the same amount of pressure on the release button to open the cover.





WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.





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