Technical Service Bulletin # 510205
Body Squeaking From Door Frame Area
SI B 51 02 05
Body Equipment
March 2010
Technical Service
Date: 1003012010 BMW 750Li (F02) V84.4L Turbo (N63)
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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
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 (feltlike 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.2010 BMW 750Li (F02) V84.4L Turbo (N63)
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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 Apillar to the rearmost point on the rear door opening, as
indicated by the arrows.
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.2010 BMW 750Li (F02) V84.4L Turbo (N63)
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PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Body Squeaking From Door Frame Area
SI B 51 02 05
Body Equipment
March 2010
Technical Service
Date: 1003012010 BMW 750Li (F02) V84.4L Turbo (N63)
Page 310
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
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 (feltlike 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.2010 BMW 750Li (F02) V84.4L Turbo (N63)
Page 311
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 Apillar to the rearmost point on the rear door opening, as
indicated by the arrows.
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.2010 BMW 750Li (F02) V84.4L Turbo (N63)
Page 312
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
