how to fix tail gate rattle?

[viva la Reagan]

Originally Posted by shingo43

seems like this is a common problem for E53, does any one know how to fix the problem on E70?
viva la Reagan , please let us know how does it go.

will do.
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[viva la Reagan]

update: picked my x up this afternoon and the problem seems to be resolved. i drove over the same bumps on my way home that consistently cause the knock/rattle from the rear quarter and i couldn't repeat the problem. i want to drive it for a few days to be sure but hopefully the problem is solved.

here's what the dealer did, quoted directly from my service receipt:

loud knocking noise from the rear
caused by 2nd row seat strikers are out of adjustment
adjust the 2nd row seat strikers for both sides

also, when i dropped it off i complained about the steering wheel peeling and they replaced the trim piece under warranty.

hope this helps.
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[Retired Profile]

Search this forum and you will find the answer - i had that issue as well and it is now 100% fixed.

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[richmondguy]

On my '07 X5 4.8, I had what sounds like the same rattle. I checked the metal latch that locks/holds the liftgate down. There are 4 screws that bolt the latch to the car. All 4 screws were loose. I tightened them and no more rattle.

[Mabuhay]

Here's the fix to the other rattles if the ones posted here doesn't work for you:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...tml#post778376

Dealer fixed my rattles:
1) Rear seat latch
2) Tailgate bumpstops

[RRE70]

In my case it was the backlid locking mechanism; 2 (dry) plastic parts rubbing against eachother, especially when driving over uneven surfaces. Silicon spraying the whole mechanism solved it!