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January 1, 2020 Service bulletin

Groaning noise from trim aperture on the front seat

BMW technical service bulletin B520120 for 2019-2020 BMW Z4, 2018-2020 BMW X2 and 2020 BMW M2 and others.

Bulletin number
B520120
Component
Seats
Summary
GROANING NOISE FROM TRIM APERTURE ON THE FRONT SEAT: When getting in or out of the vehicle a groaning noise can be heard from the opening (aperture) in the seat backrest. The noise may be heard from one or both of the front seats. The trim aperture in the front seat is insufficiently lubricated. The front and rear halves of the trim can contact each other causing friction noise.

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