Rattle in the rear hatch area

[ChuckG]

Originally Posted by Kirkinner

- that strut assembly I suspect.

I added the strut assembly to mine myself and there is no rattle. Does it still rattle if you lock the cover?

Chuck

[rosmoss]

Is it possible that the strut has been installed in such a way as to not let the floor close completely such that it bounces down against the trim over bumps?

For those of us curious about the strut install, would someone with it mind posting a quick pic?

Thanks

[RedRockin]

Thanks K. Please post back.

[ChuckG]

There are pictures in this thread.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...oor-2010s.html

Chuck

[rosmoss]

Originally Posted by ChuckG

There are pictures in this thread.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...oor-2010s.html

Chuck

Thanks a lot

[ChuckG]

Originally Posted by rosmoss

Thanks a lot

You are very welcome.

Chuck

[Retired Profile]

I think that possibly the reason they pulled the piece is because it causes a rattle noise that can only be rectified with a design change. I tried the electrical tape on the latch points of the half door, and it helped. Still some rattle sounds, but much less now. I think the sounds I am hearing now are strictly from the cargo hatch in the floor and something to do with the strut.

[Retired Profile]

Thank you deutsch100 - I found exactly what you are referring to. I have taped everything and still some rattling sound, although way less now.

[London Lad]

I think the gas strut was only withdrawn in the US and Canada for liability issues. It certainly was not withdrawn in the home market (UK and Europe)

My (2010) factory fitted strut doesn't rattle.

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by London Lad

I think the gas strut was only withdrawn in the US and Canada for liability issues..

I think is was simply a cost-reduction move by BMW NA for profitability reasons, not Munich.