2011 BMW X5 xDrive 35d (E70) L63.0L DSL Turbo (M57Y)
Interior Creaking Noises From The BPillar Trim
SI B51 36 12
Body Equipment
November 2012
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Creaking Noises from the BPillar Trim
MODEL
E70
Produced to November 8, 2012
SITUATION
The lower half of the Bpillar trim can make a creaking noise when driving.
CAUSE
The two upper openings for the securing tabs on the bottom half of the Bpillar, are too small to allow the two barbs of the upper
trim to interlock.
PROCEDURE
Confirm the creaking noise is coming from the middle of the Bpillar by applying moderate pressure to the upper and lower
halves of the Bpillar trims, where they meet.
Note:
The pictures in this repair procedure were taken of the passengers side Bpillar (with option code 04NB for 4 zone air
conditioning).
1. Remove the lower Bpillar trim from the affected side. Refer to ISTA Repair Instruction 51 43 150 "Removing and installing
or replacing trim panel for left or right door panel (bottom)".
2. Locate the two openings at the top of the lower Bpillar trim.
3. Place the trim face down on a clean work surface. Modify the two rectangular openings at the upper edge of their opening,
by carefully filing/grinding away 0.5 mm from the top of the rectangular opening.
Note:
Be careful not to file too much from the opening. Test fit the modified bottom trim to the upper half of the Bpillar trim.
Confirm the two half pieces are now interlocking, and then proceed to reassemble the remaining parts in the reverse
order of their removal.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
