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SIB 32 01 15: Steering squeak
Steering squeak on BMW F15/F16/F85/F86 models (2014–2019); BMW gives an adjustment procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10170575 · Dec 2019 · also written SI B32 01 15, B320115
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NOISE WHEN ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN UP OR DOWN: Creaking noise when raising or lowering the steering column position. CAUSE Steering column adjustment.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 32 01 15 Also written: SI B32 01 15, B320115, 32 01 15, SIB-32-01-15, SI B320115 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147195, 10136721, 10170575 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B320115 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Jul 2015) |
| Models | X5, X5 M, X6, X6 M |
| Model years | 2014–2019 |
| Chassis | F15, F16, F85, F86 |
| Engines | N20, N55, N57, N63, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Steering Steering › Column |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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