Interior - Lateral Movement/Noises From Front Seats

SI B52 03 08
Seats

March 2008
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Lateral Seat Movement and/or Noises

MODEL
E70 (X5)

SITUATION
One or both of the front seats may feel as though they are moving slightly from side to side during cornering. At the same time, a faint clicking noise may be heard from the bottom frame area of the seat.

CAUSE
The pivot pin bolt on the front seat may have excessive play, causing a slip-stick effect.

CORRECTION
Replace the pivot pin bolt.

PROCEDURE

1. Remove both outside plastic trim pieces from the side of the affected seat per Repair Instruction RA 52 17...





2. Remove the pivot pin bolt (1) which secures the seat rail to the seat base.

3. Install a new pivot pin bolt and torque it to 30 +/-3 Nm.

NOTE:
Ensure that the seat base is lined up properly with the seat rail to avoid cross-threading the new pivot pin bolt.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION





Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.