Front Seat Cushion - Creak/Squeak Noise

Group 52
Seats

Bulletin Number
52 01 93 (3755)

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
June 1993
Product Engineering

SUBJECT:
Noise from Seat Cushion

MODELS:
3 Series (E36)

Situation:
Some customers may experience a creak or squeak noise from the inboard side of the front seat cushion. This can be due to the upholstery of the cushion contacting the safety belt tensioner assembly.

Correction:





If this complaint is encountered, use a strip of hook and loop fastener fabric on the safety belt tensioner assembly in area A, and plastic foil (part numbers 72 11 8 174 769 (left) or 72 11 8 174 770 (right) in area B to insulate the tensioner assembly from the upholstery.





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