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Body - Crackling Noise From Sunroof Headliner Area

SI B54 11 10
Special Roofs

November 2010
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Noise from Sunroof Headliner

MODEL
E91 (3 Series) produced up to June 2009 with panoramic sunroof (option code 402)

SITUATION

A crackling noise can be heard from the panoramic sunroof headliner area while driving.

CAUSE

The clips securing the headliner to the panoramic sunroof cassette have excessive play, causing the noise.

INFORMATION

The problem has been integrated into ISTA diagnostics. Follow the diagnosis test plan using the latest ISTA version. In Information Search, select the "Function Structure" tab. Select Body, locking and security, slide/tilt sunroof mechanism, panorama sunroof noises, and then press "Start Search".

Select test plan "B5410_E91MECH1 Noise from panorama glass roof".

CORRECTION

Refer to ISTA diagnosis for the required repair procedure.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Refer to the KSD2 to code the repair performed as prescribed by ISTA diagnosis results and the Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual for specific warranty coverage.