I FIXED the Annoying RATTLE/CREAKING from rear hatch!! - Page 4

davahad · #1 07-14-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by davahad

X5 back from Dealer today and here are the details on the rear hatch rattle fix:

Adjusted rear hatch. Adjusted Tailgate Catch. Additional noise heard from C Pillar Area. Pertains to SIB 51 09 09 Removed and installed both left and right Quarter Vent Trim. Applied Felt Tape along contact points as needed. Rattle noises heard eliminated at this time.

Hope this helps others with the Rear Hatch Rattling noise getting it fixed under warranty.

Still hearing the rattle coming from the tailgate after having the above done. While it is better I'm still hearing it. I'm thinking I need to find a stretch of road close to the dealer where I can consistently recreate the noise!!!!

blueagle · #2 07-11-2009, 06:22 AM

Just an update. My DIY of covering the whole lower tailgate with insulation did not eliminate the rattle noise. I finally gave up and brought the X5 to the stealership. My SA tried to remove all plastic covers around the tailgate and applied silicon to reduce rattle between plastic parts. I just got the X5 yesterday and did my own road test. My initial findings is that rattle noise has been reduced but still I can hear a few rattles once in a while in some rare uneven roads. Might need to bring back the X5 next week and ask them to put some foam insulation around the plastic parts in the tailgate section both upper and lower parts....

spacegraye70 · #3 07-24-2009, 04:16 AM

those those don't know. also check the rear seat latch.

Falcon1 · #4 08-17-2009, 10:45 PM

I have found the REAL problem with the tailgate rattle. After years of frustration, I finally tried to adjust the hatch bumpers all the way down until you hear a ratcheting sound. Tighten the screws and Voila!!!. The noise is gone and hasn't returned for 3 weeks. The problem seems to be the bumpers being mis-adjusted at the factory maybe. This prevents the latch mechanism from fully seating in its closed position and allowing the latch to move sideways in its slot.

jpl · #5 08-18-2009, 04:56 PM

In my case they did adjust the door and latch, replaced the floor latch
and , more importantly cleaned the top of the shock absorber which was making an annoying skeaking noise
now after many months its like it supposed to be....

bigx5er · #6 08-23-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon1

I have found the REAL problem with the tailgate rattle. After years of frustration, I finally tried to adjust the hatch bumpers all the way down until you hear a ratcheting sound. Tighten the screws and Voila!!!. The noise is gone and hasn't returned for 3 weeks. The problem seems to be the bumpers being mis-adjusted at the factory maybe. This prevents the latch mechanism from fully seating in its closed position and allowing the latch to move sideways in its slot.

Can you explain what you did a little better (pic would be really nice).

I want to give this a try, but don't understand adjusting the hatch bumpers.

Thanks

Falcon1 · #7 08-24-2009, 08:35 AM

I'll try to get pics later. In the meantime, if you open the hatch, you will see a small round bumper on each side of the opening. It's about 1"diameter with a torx screw in the middle. Loosen the screw and turn the rubber bumper clockwise until it bottoms out and you hear a ratcheting sound. then retighten the torx screw. This allows the tailgate latch mechanism, which is "V" shaped to fully seat in the lower hatch and prevent side movement which causes the rattle. I haven't had any more problem since i made the adjustment a few weeks ago.

bigx5er · #8 08-24-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon1

I'll try to get pics later. In the meantime, if you open the hatch, you will see a small round bumper on each side of the opening. It's about 1"diameter with a torx screw in the middle. Loosen the screw and turn the rubber bumper clockwise until it bottoms out and you hear a ratcheting sound. then retighten the torx screw. This allows the tailgate latch mechanism, which is "V" shaped to fully seat in the lower hatch and prevent side movement which causes the rattle. I haven't had any more problem since i made the adjustment a few weeks ago.

Well I'm an idiot. I still can't find the thing. Your instructions sure make sense, if I could find the small round bumpers! Thanks for trying to teach me!

I wonder if the part has changed between model years. Mine is a 2008, what is yours?

Falcon1 · #9 08-24-2009, 07:38 PM

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Well I'm an idiot. I still can't find the thing. Your instructions sure make sense, if I could find the small round bumpers! Thanks for trying to teach me!

I wonder if the part has changed between model years. Mine is a 2008, what is yours?

Mine's a 2003. When the wife returns with the car I'll take a pic for you. Maybe someone with the same model year X5 can tell you where they are. Do all model year X5s have this problem?

bigx5er · #10 08-24-2009, 09:02 PM

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Mine's a 2003. When the wife returns with the car I'll take a pic for you. Maybe someone with the same model year X5 can tell you where they are. Do all model year X5s have this problem?

That explains it. You have the E53, this is the E70 forum. You have a completely different model of X5.