TSB#: SI B51 30 05
Category: Body Equipment
August 2005
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Cracking or Ticking Noise from the B-Pillar
MODEL
E90 (3 Series)
SITUATION
Cracking or ticking noise heard from the left and right B-pillar area while driving.
CAUSE
Door lock striker connection to the B-pillar (front left and front right doors).
PROCEDURE
1. Mark the position of the door lock striker.
2. Loosen the striker bolts.
3. Slightly move the striker away from then back to its original position.
4. Re-torque the striker bolts to 18.5 Nm.
Note: Do not change the position of the striker (mark the position before loosening the striker bolts).
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For information only.
Original TSB
http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B513005g.htm