Interior - Rattling Noise Near Driver's Side Footwell
SI B51 14 12
Body Equipment
June 2012
Technical Service
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This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 14 12 dated April 2012.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Instrument Panel Makes a Rattling Noise from the Driver's Side
MODEL
F01, F02 (7 Series)
F04 (ActiveHybrid 7)
[NEW] Vehicles produced from August 2008 to June 2012
SITUATION
A rattling noise can be heard from the lower part of the instrument panel, near the drivers side footwell. The rattling noise occurs when driving on
rough roads.
CAUSE
The lower instrument trim panel has too much clearance.
PROCEDURE
Confirm the noise is coming from lower pedal trim of the instrument panel. Lightly tap the lower trim to reproduce the noise. If the noise is heard,
proceed to the next step.
1. Remove the drivers side pedal assembly trim, using the Repair Instructions 51 45 184.
2. With the trim panel removed, place the trim on a clean work surface. The area to be modified is shown by the red box.
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3. Apply a self-adhesive felt strip, measuring 20x60x0.8 mm, to the trim area shown in the yellow box.
4. Locate the plastic tab to the right side of the felt strip that was just applied.
5. Use a proper tool, and cut off the plastic corner tab along the yellow line. Reinstall the trim and confirm the noise is gone. Lightly tap in the
same area to confirm the noise is gone.
PARTS INFORMATION
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