Body - Metallic Noise When Door Mirrors Are Folding
SI B51 19 11
Body Equipment
June 2011
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Metallic Noise when Door Mirrors Are Folding
MODEL
E82, E88 (1 Series)
E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series)
E85, E89 (Z4)
E83 (X3)
F25 (X3) from start of production
Vehicles produced from September 1, 2008 (except F25) through May 28, 2010
SITUATION
2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 172
The customer complains of a metallic creaking noise when the door mirrors are folding.
CAUSE
Lubricating grease is missing between the two metal mating surfaces of the mirror tension spring.
PROCEDURE
Refer to the attachment.
PARTS INFORMATION
2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 173
WARRANTY INFORMATION
ATTACHMENTS
2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 174
