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Old 02-12-2014, 07:42 PM
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bringing this thread back from the dead. I am still trying to tackle squeaks and rattles throughout my x5 and came across this site that may help some of you solve some of your issues.

I am having occasional plastic type creaking noises coming - JustAnswer

Thanks...this solved it for me...upper tailgate striker was off a few mm. This also corrected the hatch door not being flush with the body when closed.

EDIT: The post#33 from seattle was the finishing touch....thanks

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^Excellent find. Thanks.

The solution on my original X5 was applying felt tape in the cargo cover receptacle. It held the cover in place and no longer rocked back and forth. Hopefully it is that easy for some of the others on here and thankfully I have not had any issues like this on the X5M (yet?).
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Great info here , I'll be looking at this over the weekend on mine as I have the same problem....
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The picture is showing how to adjust bottom half of lower tailgate inward and outward. My vehicle had the bottom portion misaligned (sticking out too much). The adjustment had to be done a few times, as the top portion of lower tailgate has to be adjusted inward/outward as well. Pushing the top portion inward too much results in bottom portion coming out outward. You would have to balance them to move the whole tailgate inward or outward.

After adjusting, the tailgate does not need to be slammed to be closed, as had to be done before. Left and right locks close almost simultaneously with a push.

P.S. I wonder how many people have their tailgates misaligned. Post pictures
Great info. I have this dreaded creak, and its half way down my list of jobs with this X5 I bought last summer. In my case the lower tailgate is inward too far on the passenger side only. Oddly it still requires a good bit of slam to get it to latch.

I think I need to get the lower gate outward on that side. I couldn't tell from your pic how those two bolts would do anything but loosen/remove the lower gate. I did try the washer trick, and it did lift the lower tailgate well. however, I didn't need that. I was just trying everything. Could you give some more detail on how I should be the lower gate outward and flush with the body, and then I suspect the trick on getting the latches adjust. I would assume once I get the first part done it won't latch anymore, and I will need to move the latches.

Then I suppose the rubber seal will leave a gap too........

Thanks!
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^ do you guys have the 2011 model year as that was the first year after the refresh? Curious since "first year run" is always cited for creaks and similar issues.
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Yup, I have the 2011. I bought it used and have been working through the various issues. Rear airbags replaced, battery replaced, all Turbo coolant lines replaced, trailer hitch installed, rear sun shade replaced, engine compartment plastics replaced, tires replaced with non run flats......

I have this creaking and clanking and then a persistent CEL to deal with. This thing needs attention for sure.
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I am new forum member. I have a 2009 xDrive48i Sport and I've got terrible creaking noises coming from both rear sides. I've reviewed this entire thread but am not very technical. I'd easily be willing to pay someone to help me get rid of these noises. I live in Laguna Beach, California.
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Hi there
Please check my post here
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...im-rattle.html

I have completely eliminated all trim rattle issues around the boot area
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This might help...

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...tail-gate.html

It helped a lot of guys on the E53 threads.
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