Body - Squeaking From Door Frame Area
SI B 51 02 05
Body Equipment
March 2010
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 02 05 dated January 2008.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Squeaking Noise from Door Frame Area While Driving
MODEL
E60, E61 (5 Series)
[NEW] F01, F02 (7 Series)
SITUATION
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Some customers may complain of hearing squeaking or creaking noises coming from the door frame area when driving on rough roads.
CAUSE
Movement between the flocking material (felt-like material indicated by the arrows) on the upper door seal and the surrounding roof panel may
produce squeaking or creaking noises. These noises may be amplified by contamination or cleaner residue on the door opening.
CORRECTION
Refer to the procedure outlined below to replace the seals with improved parts and/or apply the specified transparent Teflon tape.
[NEW] For E60 and E61 models: The flocking material was changed in 01/2005 to an improved material with exceptional rigidity, strength, and
low moisture absorption.
The new and improved parts may not have any unique identifying stamps or markings. Therefore, the production date should be used to identify the
new seals.
Updated seals will have a date stamp on the back of the part reading later than January 3, 2005 (3.1.2005).
PROCEDURE
Depending on the status of the vehicle, perform the applicable procedure described below.
[NEW] A. E60 and E61 vehicles produced up to 01/2005 - first complaint:
^ Replace all 4 upper door seals with the improved parts.
^ Follow Repair Instruction RA 51 21 360 to replace the front upper door seals.
^ Follow Repair Instruction RA 51 22 360 to replace the rear upper door seals.
^ Thoroughly clean the upper door seal's mating surface on the body of the vehicle with a silicone remover, such as 3M General Purpose Adhesive
Cleaner or Wurth Silicone Remover.
^ Do not apply "Carbaflo" on these door seals.
[NEW] B. E60 and E61 vehicles produced from 01/2005, and all F01/02 vehicles:
^ Thoroughly clean the upper door seal's flocking material, as well as the mating surface on the body of the vehicle with a silicone remover such as
3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner or Wurth Silicone Remover.
Apply a continuous length of Teflon tape (PN 9 407 798) to the contact area of the flocking material (1) on the body of the vehicle.
The area which the tape should be applied to spans from the middle of the A-pillar to the rear-most point on the rear door opening, as indicated by
the arrows.
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Notes:
The tape should be applied slowly and very carefully to avoid trapping air bubbles under the tape. To eliminate visibility of the tape when the door is
closed and ensure proper contact with the flocking surface, the upper edge of the tape (1) should line up evenly with the top of the door seal (2) for
the entire length of the applied area. The tape should be applied in its full width (16mm) and not be cut down to a narrower width.
[NEW] C. E60 and E61 vehicles produced up to 01/2005 which are in for a repeat complaint and have the original seals installed:
^ Replace all 4 upper door seals as per procedure A.
^ Apply Teflon tape as per procedure B.
PARTS INFORMATION
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