door pilar removal...help

txusa03 · 08-18-2006, 07:55 AM

Ok, I give in to the sound that is coming from my seat belt right above my ear. There is a SIB for it and I want to fix it myself but I cannot remove the interior upper door pilar cover. Any BMW techie here like to chime in and show me how to take that out so I can use the SIB to fix this noise. Or did anyone here took out this piece before please help. Thanks everyone and thanks paul330d for his image.

ScotyH · 08-18-2006, 08:34 AM

The bottom panel must be removed first. Pulling on the bottom part of the bottom panel will release them. Then pull on the bottom part of the upper panel to release the rest of the clips.
I fought with that ticking noise for weeks. Then one day on a bumpy road it was ticking constantly. For one reason or another, I leaned on the door armrest and the noise went away. Problem solved, the door striker was not pulling the door against the seals with enough pressure. I moved the striker further inward on the car. NO MORE TICKING!
I figure the noise was transmitted up the B pillar and out the hole where the seat belt comes through(by your left ear).
Hope this helps!

txusa03 · 08-18-2006, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ScotyH

The bottom panel must be removed first. Pulling on the bottom part of the bottom panel will release them. Then pull on the bottom part of the upper panel to release the rest of the clips.
I fought with that ticking noise for weeks. Then one day on a bumpy road it was ticking constantly. For one reason or another, I leaned on the door armrest and the noise went away. Problem solved, the door striker was not pulling the door against the seals with enough pressure. I moved the striker further inward on the car. NO MORE TICKING!
I figure the noise was transmitted up the B pillar and out the hole where the seat belt comes through(by your left ear).
Hope this helps!

Thanks bro, that's great news than. I do not have to take the panel off, just readjust the metal striker using the instruction in the SIB. What I could not understand at first before reading your reply was how can the striker has anything to do with the seatbelt. Maybe as you said, some sort of interconnection between the two which transmit the sound up to my left ear. Sound like you got rid of that noise. I will try that then.

My guess is to mark the striker first to give me a indication of where it was at first then loosen it and push it a tat toward the driver seat.

Chesmu · 08-18-2006, 04:56 PM

my clicking noise stopped by itself after about a month or so.

txusa03 · 08-21-2006, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by moocow

my clicking noise stopped by itself after about a month or so.

good for you. I tried adjusting the strike plate but I still hear the stupid seatbelt spring click, click, and click...I removed the inner door panel but did not have the right tool to remove the seatbelt holder. Oh well, hopefully, the clicking noise wil magically go away like yours did. too lazy to bring it to dealer.

e30klassic · 08-21-2006, 10:46 AM

There's a recall posted by BMW NA.....bring it back to dealer and they will fix it.

Cerezo · 08-24-2006, 04:20 PM

hwhat exactly is the door striker and where can i find the information about the recall? Thanks!

txusa03 · 08-25-2006, 07:15 AM

it is the notorious metallic clicking noise from your seat belt support harness. If you don't hear it, you are lucky. If you hear a noise coming from your left ear as you drive, it could be the seatbelt support harness. Read this for more detail and take it to shop to fix. Don't worry about the striker plate, it has zero connection to the seatbelt harness so don't waste your time with the plate.
http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B513205g.htm

That is just my opinion.

ziplex · 03-22-2009, 11:08 AM

I know this is ages old but this problem drove me insane. I had tried everything, literally....BMW main dealer even had it for a day with zero results. Thought it worth re-raising as there must be numerous people searching for door seal creaks etc. that will obviously not correct this hideously annoying, (but very simple to fix), problem. I am looking to possibly exchange the car but it's very satisfying not having to put up with the constant clicking in the meantime.

txusa03 · 03-23-2009, 07:50 AM

I gave up, it wins.

jcrwu · 03-23-2009, 02:09 PM

Bring it in. The dealer will fix it for sure.

By the way, I digg the Oyster/Black interior combination. I hope it stays clean because it looks sweet.

txusa03 · 03-23-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jcrwu

Bring it in. The dealer will fix it for sure.

By the way, I digg the Oyster/Black interior combination. I hope it stays clean because it looks sweet.

negative, 70K miles already.

bmwtech · 03-23-2009, 10:42 PM

I guess thats why there doing away with TIS

jcrwu · 03-23-2009, 11:17 PM

D'Oh. Good luck.

08-18-2006, 07:55 AM	#1
txusa03 Major General 550 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	door pilar removal...help Ok, I give in to the sound that is coming from my seat belt right above my ear. There is a SIB for it and I want to fix it myself but I cannot remove the interior upper door pilar cover. Any BMW techie here like to chime in and show me how to take that out so I can use the SIB to fix this noise. Or did anyone here took out this piece before please help. Thanks everyone and thanks paul330d for his image. Attached Images
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ScotyH Bimmer me up 19 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 08 M3, 2010 GTR Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Edmonton,AB iTrader: (0)	The bottom panel must be removed first. Pulling on the bottom part of the bottom panel will release them. Then pull on the bottom part of the upper panel to release the rest of the clips. I fought with that ticking noise for weeks. Then one day on a bumpy road it was ticking constantly. For one reason or another, I leaned on the door armrest and the noise went away. Problem solved, the door striker was not pulling the door against the seals with enough pressure. I moved the striker further inward on the car. NO MORE TICKING! I figure the noise was transmitted up the B pillar and out the hole where the seat belt comes through(by your left ear). Hope this helps!
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Chesmu Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	my clicking noise stopped by itself after about a month or so. __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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e30klassic Banned 25 Rep 375 Posts Drives: Sport T-Silver E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF, Ca. iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 328i [0.00]	There's a recall posted by BMW NA.....bring it back to dealer and they will fix it.
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Cerezo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 08 TL Type-S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	hwhat exactly is the door striker and where can i find the information about the recall? Thanks!
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08-25-2006, 07:15 AM	#8
txusa03 Major General 550 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	it is the notorious metallic clicking noise from your seat belt support harness. If you don't hear it, you are lucky. If you hear a noise coming from your left ear as you drive, it could be the seatbelt support harness. Read this for more detail and take it to shop to fix. Don't worry about the striker plate, it has zero connection to the seatbelt harness so don't waste your time with the plate. http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B513205g.htm That is just my opinion.
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03-22-2009, 11:08 AM	#9
ziplex New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bristol iTrader: (0)	I know this is ages old but this problem drove me insane. I had tried everything, literally....BMW main dealer even had it for a day with zero results. Thought it worth re-raising as there must be numerous people searching for door seal creaks etc. that will obviously not correct this hideously annoying, (but very simple to fix), problem. I am looking to possibly exchange the car but it's very satisfying not having to put up with the constant clicking in the meantime.
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txusa03 Major General 550 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	I gave up, it wins. __________________ under construction!
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jcrwu Private 1 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (5)	Bring it in. The dealer will fix it for sure. By the way, I digg the Oyster/Black interior combination. I hope it stays clean because it looks sweet.
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bmwtech New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: blue snap on tool box Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: some where in FL. under your hood iTrader: (0)	I guess thats why there doing away with TIS
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jcrwu Private 1 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (5)	D'Oh. Good luck.
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