?RATTLE/ POPPING FROM REAR HATCH AREA . There are two related but separate issues (only one may be present...
BMW technical service bulletin B512716 for 2014-2017 BMW X5, 2011-2017 BMW X3 and 2015-2017 BMW X6 and others.
- Bulletin number
- B512716
- Component
- Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
- Summary
- ?RATTLE/ POPPING FROM REAR HATCH AREA . There are two related but separate issues (only one may be present at a time) during driving, especially on uneven surfaces: A. Clicking noises or squeaking noises from the area of the rear hatch. Or B. A popping sound coming from the area of the rear hatch. Bump stop height: A. Situation A - settling of the bump stops over time allows vibration, rattle of the hatch. B. Situation B - the bump stops may be adjusted too high, putting torsional stress on the hatch, causing flexing (popping) noises.
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