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July 10, 2019 Service bulletin

Wear Marks on the C-pillar Area of the Soft Top Canvas

BMW technical service bulletin 541409 for 2008-2012 BMW 128I and 2008-2013 BMW 135I.

Bulletin number
541409
Component
Equipment
Summary
Wear Marks on the C-pillar Area of the Soft Top Canvas. Wear marks may form on the soft top cover in the C-pillar area, above or below the canvas seam and or along the seam. These wear marks may be visible on one or both sides and are generally less than 4mm in diameter. They are first visible as a smooth spot on the cover, and progress to a white mark. In severe cases, a hole could form in the cover material. 1. Improper limit spacing between the soft top cover and the soft top frame when folded in the fully open position 2. The seal carrier contacting and wearing the canvas top cover and threads 3. Tension straps and main bump stops out of adjustment.

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