Technical Service Bulletin # 513412
Interior Rattle/Creak From Passenger Instrument Panel
SI B51 34 12
Body Equipment
November 2012
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Rattling/Creaking Noise from Front Passengers Side Instrument Panel
MODEL
F01
F02
F04
Produced from August 31, 2008 to April 1, 2012
Date: 1211012010 BMW 750Li (F02) V84.4L Turbo (N63)
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SITUATION
A rattling or clattering noise may be heard from the front passengers side instrument panel, when driving on rough roads.
CAUSE
The front passengers defroster air duct makes contact with the windshield.
PROCEDURE
Confirm the rattling noise is coming from the instrument panel at the windshield by pressing down on the instrument panel in the area
shown. If the noise can be duplicated, remove the instrument panel. Refer to ISTA Repair Instructions 51 45 030, "Removing and
installing trim panel for the instrument panel."
1. The area of concern is where the right side defroster air duct makes contact with the front windshield.
2. With the instrument panel removed, place the panel on a clean work surface. Locate the extreme left side of the passengers side
defroster air duct. Prepare a selfadhesive felt strip measuring (20 x 15 x 2 mm) and apply it to the area shown, while keeping it
parallel to the top of the defroster air duct.
Reinstall the removed parts in the reverse order of their removal; then check the repair effectiveness by pressing on the instrument
in the same area as before.
PARTS INFORMATION2010 BMW 750Li (F02) V84.4L Turbo (N63)
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Interior Rattle/Creak From Passenger Instrument Panel
SI B51 34 12
Body Equipment
November 2012
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Rattling/Creaking Noise from Front Passengers Side Instrument Panel
MODEL
F01
F02
F04
Produced from August 31, 2008 to April 1, 2012
Date: 1211012010 BMW 750Li (F02) V84.4L Turbo (N63)
Page 415
SITUATION
A rattling or clattering noise may be heard from the front passengers side instrument panel, when driving on rough roads.
CAUSE
The front passengers defroster air duct makes contact with the windshield.
PROCEDURE
Confirm the rattling noise is coming from the instrument panel at the windshield by pressing down on the instrument panel in the area
shown. If the noise can be duplicated, remove the instrument panel. Refer to ISTA Repair Instructions 51 45 030, "Removing and
installing trim panel for the instrument panel."
1. The area of concern is where the right side defroster air duct makes contact with the front windshield.
2. With the instrument panel removed, place the panel on a clean work surface. Locate the extreme left side of the passengers side
defroster air duct. Prepare a selfadhesive felt strip measuring (20 x 15 x 2 mm) and apply it to the area shown, while keeping it
parallel to the top of the defroster air duct.
Reinstall the removed parts in the reverse order of their removal; then check the repair effectiveness by pressing on the instrument
in the same area as before.
PARTS INFORMATION2010 BMW 750Li (F02) V84.4L Turbo (N63)
Page 416
WARRANTY INFORMATION
