2010-2020 BMW 760Li Technical Service Bulletin # 512810 Date: 101101

2010-2020 BMW 760Li Technical Service Bulletin # 512810 Date: 101101

2010-2020 BMW 760Li (F02) V12-6.0L Turbo (N74) Page 345

Body - Creaking Noise From Top Of Window And Door Frame

SI B51 28 10

Body Equipment

November 2010

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 28 10 dated September 2010.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT

Creaking Noise from Top of Door Frame and Window

MODEL

E60, E61 (5 Series)

E70 (X5)

E71, E72 (X6)

F01, F02 (7 Series)

SITUATION

A creaking noise is generated from the top of the door window area while driving. The noise level varies based on road conditions, temperature and

humidity. If the door window is lowered, the noises stop.

CAUSE

The door seal at the top of the door window frame causes the noise where it makes contact with the vehicle roof Dirt and silicon-based products

negatively impact the flocking of the seal.

CORRECTION

Install a strip of clear Teflon tape to the painted roof area where the door seal meets the roof.

PROCEDURE

Refer to attachment B512810.

PARTS INFORMATION

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

ATTACHMENTS

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