Headlamp Housing - Wind Noise From Front Area

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Group 41
Body


Bulletin Number
41 01 92 (3474)


Woodcliff Lake, NJ
April 1992
Product Engineering


This bulletin supersedes S.I. 41 01 92 (3474) dated January 1992. It contains a modified illustration. Please remove S.I. 41 01 92 (3474) dated January 1992 from your S.I. binder and discard.

SUBJECT:
Wind Noise from Front Area 50 - 75 MPH

MODELS:
E36

Situation:
Some customers may notice a wind whistle coming from the front of the car.
If the headlight housings are improperly adjusted, this may be the cause.

Correction:
Check both headlight housings for proper alignment.





The top of the headlight housing should be set back (A) approximately 1.5 mm. If incorrect, loosen screws (1) and adjust housing (2). Re-adjust headlight.


Warranty
Status:
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Car Limited Warranty.

Defect code: 41 51 90 39 00
Labor operation: 63 10 004
Labor allowance: 4 FRU