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BMW X5 Rattles and Squeaks
I have a 2002 BMW X5 3.0 and it has recently developed a rattle in the rear tailgate. I have tried just about everything imaginable to locate the source, but have been unsuccessful. It appears to be coming from inside the upper tailgate, but I am totally stumped on how to remove the plastic panels.
Has anyone else had a similar rattle, and can anyone offer a suggestion on how to remove the plastic panels without destroying them?
Has anyone else had a similar rattle, and can anyone offer a suggestion on how to remove the plastic panels without destroying them?
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Stick one of the round felt pads to each of the rubber bumpers that attach to the vehicle. I don't even recommend messing with the torx screw and moving the rubber bumper in or out. Just stick the round felt pad over top of the rubber bumper.
Voila! problem fixed. This wasn't my idea, by the way - I got it from one of the discussions on X5world.com -- there are a lot of great forums over there, and believe me, squeaks and rattles come up often. Luckily the tailgate rattle is a common issue and an easy fix.