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2010-2020 BMW 760Li Technical Service Bulletin # 510912 Date: 120601

2010-2020 BMW 760Li Technical Service Bulletin # 510912 Date: 120601

Interior - Driver Side Instrument Panel Creak Or Crack Noise

SI B51 09 12

Body Equipment

June 2012

Technical Service

SUBJECT

The Driver's Side Instrument Panel Creaks

MODEL

F01, F02 (7 Series)

From start of production to May 14, 2012

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SITUATION

When telescoped, the steering wheel in and out electrically, a creaking or cracking noise may be heard from the steering column.

CAUSE

The lower steering column trim panel and the drivers side lower footwell trim panel are rubbing against each other, creating the noise.

PROCEDURE

1. Follow Repair Instructions 32 31 003 to remove the upper section of the steering column trim panel.

2. Then follow Repair Instructions 32 31 003 to remove the lower section of the steering column trim panel.

3. With the lower steering column trim panel removed, locate the two lower corner ends of the trim panel that make contact with the lower

footwell trim panel. Apply Universal protecting spray to these two areas.

4. Reassemble the removed parts.

5. Perform a quality check of the repair by operating the power telescoping function of the steering wheel to ensure the noise has been

eliminated.

PARTS INFORMATION

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